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Story of Doctor Dolittle (version 2)

Story of Doctor Dolittle (version 2)

By: Hugh Lofting
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 This is the original book about the amazing Dr. Dolittle who "Besides the gold-fish in the pond at the bottom of his garden, he had rabbits in the pantry, white mice in his piano, a squirrel in the linen closet and a hedgehog in the cellar." In it, the kind hearted dreamer learns he likes animals better than humans; is introduced to animal speech by his parrot, Polynesea; becomes very poor; travels to Africa and has many adventures with his animal friends. And they are indeed friends.Copyright Animals and Nature Genre Art Hygiene & Healthy Living Literary History & Criticism Physical Illness & Disease
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  • Story of Doctor Dolittle version 2 - Hugh Lofting

    Story of Doctor Dolittle version 2 - Hugh Lofting
    Apr 29 2026
    This is the original book about the amazing Dr. Dolittle who "Besides the gold-fish in the pond at the bottom of his garden, he had rabbits in the pantry, white mice in his piano, a squirrel in the linen closet and a hedgehog in the cellar." In it, the kind hearted dreamer learns he likes animals better than humans; is introduced to animal speech by his parrot, Polynesea; becomes very poor; travels to Africa and has many adventures with his animal friends. And they are indeed friends.
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    2 hrs and 51 mins
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