The Story of Doctor Dolittle
About this book
There are some of us now reaching middle age who discover themselves to be lamenting the past in one respect if in none other, that there are no books written now for children comparable with those of thirty years ago. I say written FOR children because the new psychological business of writing ABOUT them as though they were small pills or hatched in some especially scientific method is extremely popular today.
Reader Profile
4.0/5 · 52154 readers · 180 pages · ≈ 3 h 20 m · Moderate
What order should I read the Doctor Dolittle series?
Read The Story of Doctor Dolittle first, then follow the publication order above — The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle, then Doctor Dolittle's post office, then Doctor Dolittle's garden, then Doctor Dolittle in the moon.
How long does it take to read The Story of Doctor Dolittle?
About ≈ 3 h 20 m — 180 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Story of Doctor Dolittle?
180 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Story of Doctor Dolittle?
It sits on the Fantasy, Fiction shelves.
Has The Story of Doctor Dolittle been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include Dr. Dolittle (1998).
Is The Story of Doctor Dolittle in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Where does The Story of Doctor Dolittle take place?
It is set in Mei guo during Xian dai.
Who wrote The Story of Doctor Dolittle?
Hugh Lofting.
Where can I read The Story of Doctor Dolittle online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library
Doctor Dolittle — reading order
- → The Story of Doctor Dolittle (1920) you are here
- 1 The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle (1922)
- 2 Doctor Dolittle's post office (1923)
- 3 Doctor Dolittle's garden (1927)
- 4 Doctor Dolittle in the moon (1928)
“Once upon a time, many years ago-when our grandfathers were little children-there was a doctor; and his name was Dolittle-John Dolittle, M.D. "M.D." means that he was a proper doctor and knew a whole lot.”