The good doctor is honored with a dinner and a monument of sorts. The monkeys, intent on giving the doctor a gift, set out to hunt down the extremely rare and unusual pusmi-pullyu. The monkey council, disappointed by news of the doctor's inevitable departure, decide to give a gift to show their gratitude.

Exhausted, the doctor finally gets some much needed sleep. The doctor, busy taking care of the sick and dying monkeys, asks a favor of the the King of Beast. Doctor Dolittle witnesses the famous 'Bridge of Apes'. Chee-Chee uses his knowledge of the island to ensure the Doctor's safety. The king, angered Polynesia's deception, pursues Doctor Dolittle as he rushes towards the Land of the Monkeys.

Chapter 6: Polynesia and the KingĪfter a less than pleasant encounter with the King of Jolliginki, Polynesia helps the doctor gain his freedom. Dolittle introduces himself to the natives before embarking on the next leg of his journey. As the doctor and his passengers prepare to go ashore, a stowaway is discovered aboard ship. Dolittle's maritime travels come to an abrupt end. Dolittle prepares for a voyage to Africa. Chapter 4: A Message From AfricaĪfter receiving an urgent message regarding an epidemic, Dr. Intending to be married, Sarah leaves Puddley-on-the-Marsh. A visiting crocodile further exacerbates the doctor's money troubles. Chapter 3: More Money TroublesĪs time passes the good doctor's collection of animals only continues to increase. Amongst the animals, word spreads of a new doctor with a special ability. Chapter 2: Animal LanguageĪ suggestion from the Cat's-meat-man prompts John Dolittle to undertake a new venture, starting with the understanding of the animal language. John Dolittle, a knowledgable doctor in Puddleby-on-the-Marsh, finds that his love of animals is taking a toll on his finances. Stokes IntroductionĪn introduction by Hugh Walpole. The Story of Doctor Dolittle is the first of his Doctor Dolittle books, a series of children's novels about a man who learns to talk to animals and becomes their champion around the world.

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