The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
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| Author | Hugh Lofting |
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| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Series | Doctor Dolittle |
| Genre(s) | Children's novel |
| Publisher | Lippincott |
| Released | 1922 |
| Media Type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| ISBN | NA |
| Preceded by | The Story of Doctor Dolittle |
| Followed by | Doctor Dolittle's Post Office |
The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle was the second of Hugh Lofting's Doctor Dolittle books to be published, coming out in 1922. It is nearly four times longer than its predecessor and the writing style is pitched at a more mature audience. The scope of the novel is vast; it is divided into six parts and the illustrations are also more sophisticated. It won the Newbery Medal for 1923.
The original edition contains several derogatory terms for Africans that are removed from modern editions. Some illustrations have also been removed.
[edit] Plot introduction
Doctor Dolittle meets Tommy Stubbins, the young son of the local cobbler, who becomes his new assistant. Tommy learns how to speak animal languages and becomes involved in the Doctor's quest to find Long Arrow, the greatest naturalist in the world. This novel takes us to the Mediterranean, South America, and even under the sea.
[edit] External links
- The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, available freely at Project Gutenberg
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| Preceded by: The Story of Mankind |
Newbery Medal recipient 1923 |
Succeeded by: The Dark Frigate |
