Doctor Dolittle's Garden

6W Hugh Lofting. London: Jonathan Cape, 1928. 

Notes

Hugh Lofting (1886–1947) was an English author best known for creating the Doctor Dolittle series, which began with The Story of Doctor Dolittle in 1920. Lofting invented the character while writing letters to his children during World War I, as a whimsical escape from the grim realities of war. Doctor Dolittle is a kind-hearted physician who learns to speak to animals and embarks on adventurous journeys around the world, combining humor, fantasy, and gentle moral lessons about compassion, understanding, and respect for all living creatures.

The Doctor Dolittle books were highly popular in the early 20th century and became enduring classics of children’s literature, inspiring numerous sequels, stage adaptations, and film versions. Lofting’s imaginative world and anthropomorphic storytelling influenced later fantasy writers and set a high standard for animal-centered adventure tales, blending entertainment with ethical reflections in a way that appealed to both children and adults

Description

Gray canvas hardback cover with orange lettering on spine and front cover. Beige dust jacket with black lettering and blue, black, and red illustration on front cover. Illustrated title page and dozens of charming illustrations throughout. Excellent condition.