The Story of Doctor Dolittle

The narrative follows John Dolittle, a British country doctor who discovers his ability to communicate with animals through his parrot, Polynesia. When a monkey epidemic strikes Africa, he embarks on a journey with his pets, facing challenges like shipwrecks, kidnappings, and pirates. Along the way, they encounter fascinating creatures and ultimately succeed in curing the monkeys. This first installment of Doctor Dolittle's adventures is filled with whimsical escapades and is accompanied by the author's original illustrations on quality paper.