S05 E09 - The Story of Doctor Dolittle

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English - May 16, 2023 16:33 - 1 hour - 58.5 MB - ★★★★★ - 1 rating
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First published in 1920, The Story of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting follows a world-famous animal doctor and his voyage to Africa to save the monkeys from a mysterious disease. Tune in this week to hear our thoughts on animal names, the history of vaccines and the importance of full disclosure when books are revised for modern audiences.

Episode Timepoints:

00:00 - Intro

00:20 - Life Updates

02:45 - Spoiler Warning

03:00 - Introduction to the Author

05:45 - The Blurb

06:15 - Our Discussion of the Book

01:18:05 - The Book We Will Be Reading Next Time

01:18:55 - Outro

Other Books Mentioned:

The Bullet That Missed by Richard Osman

The Thursday Murder Club by Richard Osman