Biography

Hugh John Lofting was a trained as a civil engineer and author who created the character of Doctor Dolittle; one of the classics of children's literature.

Hugh Lofting's doctor from Puddleby-on-the-Marsh who could speak to animals first saw light in the author's illustrated letters to children, written from the trenches during World War I when actual news, he later said, was either too horrible or too dull. Eight more books followed, and after Lofting's death two more volumes, composed of short unpublished pieces, appeared. The series has been adapted for film and television many times, for stage twice, and for radio.

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ePub Books Available by Hugh Lofting

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The Story of Doctor Dolittle [en] (1920)

When last seen, Doctor Dolittle and his brave band of animals were sailing off to Africa, trying to bring sad Circus Crocodile back home where he belongs. But they’ve spent six weeks on the water and everyone is beginning to wonder “are we there yet?” There will be plenty of new...

Genres: Fantasy, Young Readers

The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle [en] (1922)

Doctor John Dolittle, the veterinarian who can actually talk to animals, sets sail on the high seas for new adventures! Accompanied by his young friend Tommy Stubbins and the beloved animals of his household -- Polynesia the parrot, Jip the dog, and Chee-Chee the monkey -- the good doctor is off...

Genre: Young Readers