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The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting

English, Literature, 1 season, 22 episodes, 3 hours, 8 minutes
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An adventurous children’s novel, The Story of Doctor Dolittle is the first book in the Doctor Dolittle series. The novel depicts the many adventures of Dr. John Dolittle as he learns the language of animals and takes on various feats including exotic travel, a dangerous encounter with pirates, and a mission to set right from wrong. The novel begins with the introduction of Dr. John Dolittle, an animal lover and respected physician, who lives in the small English town of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh with his unmarried sister. Due to an increase in the number of animals in his home, he loses many of his clients which results in a decline of wealth. Even his sister is repelled from the amount of animals in their home. However, one day Dr. Dolittle learns the secret to speaking with animals from his parrot Polynesia, who teaches him the language of animals. Consequently, he leaves behind his unfulfilling job surrounded by people and instead decides to take up a veterinary practice. This career change proves to be the correct one, as Dr. Dolittle quickly becomes renowned throughout the animal kingdom. Eventually he finds himself on the way to Africa along with his most trusted animal companions to help cure a monkey epidemic. Yet, unfortunate events lead to a shipwreck and Dr. Dolittle and his animal friends are imprisoned by the king of Jolliginki, who is a victim of colonization and for this reason dislikes all Europeans. The protagonist and his escort undergo many adventures in their task to spread kindness and animal awareness throughout. An optimistic and heartwarming novel, The Story of Doctor Dolittle leaves no one feeling indifferent, as Dr. Dolittle risks losing everything including his house, family and wealth for the sake of proper care and love of animal life. Abundant with humor and a fun easy-to- follow plot, Lofting has successfully created a rich fantasy world with vivid portrayals of memorable characters which have entertained generations time after time.
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Author’s Note and Dedication ; Introduction

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1/2/20238 minutes, 55 seconds
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The First Chapter – Puddleby

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1/1/20236 minutes, 10 seconds
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The Second Chapter – Animal Language

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12/31/202213 minutes, 8 seconds
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The Third Chapter – More Money Troubles

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12/30/20227 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Fourth Chapter – A Message From Africa

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12/29/20226 minutes, 19 seconds
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The Fifth Chapter – The Great Journey

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12/28/20226 minutes, 24 seconds
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The Sixth Chapter – Polynesia and the King

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12/27/20226 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Seventh Chapter – The Bridge of Apes

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12/26/202211 minutes, 4 seconds
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The Eighth Chapter – The Leader of the Lions

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12/25/20227 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Ninth Chapter – The Monkeys’ Council

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12/24/20226 minutes, 20 seconds
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The Tenth Chapter – The Rarest Animal of All

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12/23/20229 minutes, 13 seconds
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The Eleventh Chapter – The Black Prince

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12/22/202210 minutes, 33 seconds
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The Twelfth Chapter – Medicine and Magic

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12/21/202215 minutes, 7 seconds
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The Thirteenth Chapter – Red Sails and Blue Wings

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12/20/20227 minutes, 27 seconds
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The Fourteenth Chapter – The Rats’ Warning

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12/19/20228 minutes, 21 seconds
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The Fifteenth Chapter – The Barbary Dragon

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12/18/202210 minutes, 37 seconds
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The Sixteenth Chapter – Too-Too the Listener

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12/17/20227 minutes, 58 seconds
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The Seventeenth Chapter – The Ocean Gossips

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12/16/20227 minutes, 28 seconds
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The Eighteenth Chapter – Smells

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12/15/202212 minutes, 19 seconds
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The Nineteenth Chapter – The Rock

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12/14/20228 minutes, 29 seconds
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The Twentieth Chapter – The Fisherman

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12/13/20227 minutes, 9 seconds
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The Last Chapter – Home Again

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12/12/20225 minutes, 2 seconds