The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle
Part 2, Chapter 9: The Purple Bird-of-Paradise
by Hugh Lofting
A long awaited visitor finally makes their appearance, only to be insulted by an angry sparrow.
A long awaited visitor finally makes their appearance, only to be insulted by an angry sparrow.
Sailing off the Barbary Coast, the doctor and his crew encounter a hostile ship.
After breaking down the panel, Doctor Dolittle discovers a young prisoner aboard the pirate ship. Doctor Dolittle brings some positive news back from the sea.
The Stranger isolates himself from the rest of the village, but still becomes a topic of conversation. Mr. Cuss talks with the stranger and is alarmed by what he sees. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
Using the atlas as their guid, the doctor and Tommy pick their next destination, Spidermonkey Island.
"Duck come switchin’ ‘cross de lot"
After a less than pleasant encounter with the King of Jolliginki, Polynesia helps the doctor gain his freedom.
As time passes the good doctor's collection of animals only continues to increase. A visiting crocodile further exacerbates the doctor's money troubles. Intending to be married, Sarah leaves Puddley-on-the-Marsh.
Polynesia begins her tutoring of Tommy on the nuances of understanding animals and their language. Doctor Dolittle performs another of his many services for a local dog missing his owner.
Doctor Dolittle visits Luke the Hermit and his dog Bob at the courthouse.
Jip, having picked up the scent of the boy's uncle, guides the ship to his location.
The red haired fisherman shares his story. Doctor Dolittle takes the fisherman home. For there efforts, both the doctor and Jip receive tokens of gratitude.
With the pirates having boarded the doctor's ship, the doctor and animals take control of the pirate ship. The sinking of the doomed ship puts Ben Ali at the mercy of the doctor and a large fish.
Luke's trial commences and Doctor Dolittle is called as a witness for the defense.
A dinner-party is held at Mr. Peck's house. Sam shares stories from his past.
Polynesia works tirelessly to secure a period of rest for the doctor, asking her friends for assistance in the process.
Once again set sail on their journey home, the doctor and the animals take a look around the pirate ship. Another castaway is found.
The doctor turns to the assistance of some passing porpoises to inquire about the current location of the island, finding out something rather interesting in the process.
Carlton is surprised by an ad placed in the local newspaper. Mr. Peck writes a poem.
Macbeth prepares for a battle he believes he can not lose. Lady Macbeth continues to suffer from delusions.
After receiving an urgent message regarding an epidemic, Dr. Dolittle prepares for a voyage to Africa.
After stopping in the Capa Blanca Islands to procure provisions, Doctor Dolittle and his crew find an unusual place to rest.
Dr. Kemp hears rumours of an invisible man. (London, England; Pearson's Magazine, 1897)
The monkeys, intent on giving the doctor a gift, set out to hunt down the extremely rare and unusual pusmi-pullyu. The good doctor is honored with a dinner and a monument of sorts.
Eager to see the rest of the Dolittle estate, Tommy arrives early, greeted by Polynesia. The doctor and Tommy discuss the language of solitary animals.