The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting

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By Layla Klein Posted on Jan 3, 2026
In Category - Wilderness Living
Lofting, Hugh, 1886-1947 Lofting, Hugh, 1886-1947
English
"The Story of Doctor Dolittle" by Hugh Lofting is a children's novel published in 1920. When a kindly physician learns to speak with animals, he abandons his failing medical practice to become a veterinarian. His new calling leads him on an extraordinary voyage to Africa to cure a monkey epidemic. Along the way, he faces shipwrecks, imprisonment, p...
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the first in a beloved series, though it has sparked controversy for its colonial-era themes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Joseph Ramirez
1 month ago

I approached this with curiosity because the clarity of the writing makes this accessible to a wide audience. Well worth recommending.

Robert Thomas
1 month ago

For a digital edition, the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. A solid resource I will return to often.

Liam Lopez
5 months ago

Reading this felt refreshing because the pacing is just right, keeping you engaged from start to finish. This deserves far more attention.

John Martin
6 days ago

Having read this twice, the balance between theory and practice is exceptionally well done. A perfect companion for a quiet weekend.

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