The award-winning "The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle" by Hugh Lofting is one of his best known works, entertaining young readers for almost a century. The idea of being able to speak to animals is one that mesmerizes kids even today. This edition contains the original illustrations that Lofting drew himself. While some editions have been 'updated' to reflect modern sensibilities, this one contains the exact text as originally published in 1922.