Doktor Dolittle und seine Tiere (Dr. Dolittle #1 of 7) German Language edition [B1450]

1973 HC in nice clean condition, with some yellowing of its white cover. German Language edition of the original 1920 The Story of Dr. Dolittle, a classic children's chapter book. The famous doctor who can speak to animals first appeared in Hugh Lofting's letters to his children during World War I and then later commercially in The Story of Doctor Dolittle, the first book in Lofting's popular children's book series. Written and illustrated by Lofting himself, The Story of Doctor Dolittle follows John Dolittle and his misadventures with a crew of animals that he befriends. After learning he can speak to animals, he transitions from human medicine to veterinary practice, and loses most of his income and human patients. However, word in the animal kingdom spreads of this doctor with an extraordinary gift. Animals travel from far and wide to visit the doctor's practice and receive treatment for their ailments. After losing the majority of his wealth, the doctor receives word that an epidemic among monkeys is spreading throughout Africa and makes the voyage to confront the plague-ridden continent. Upon being shipwrecked with his animal crew, a slew of tribulations and adventures ensue in a classic story that has captivated readers young and old for nearly a century.

From recent Amazon/GoodReads reviews of the English edition: "I finished this one back in April of 2025. This was a very cute story and I'll be reading the other Doctor Doolittle books for sure!"; "I enjoyed this children's classic although I am far from a child. I realize some people may be offended by racial references that would not be appropriate today, but do remind you this was written in a far different time and it needs to be judged by the time is was written in. I especially enjoyed the author's illustrations to accompany the story."; "Did this one as a read aloud with my toddler and it was great fun!"