
audiobook
by Paul B. (Paul Belloni) Du Chaillu
BY PAUL DU CHAILLU.
ILLUSTRATIONS.
CHAPTER I.
CHAPTER II.
CHAPTER III.
CHAPTER IV.
CHAPTER V.
CHAPTER VI.
CHAPTER VII.
CHAPTER VIII.
In this lively travelogue, a young explorer recounts his recent trek into the deep equatorial jungle, inviting listeners to walk beside him as he navigates tangled vines and steaming rivers. He describes encounters with towering elephants, stealthy leopards, and massive gorillas, painting each scene with vivid detail that brings the wild to life. Along the way he meets a variety of indigenous groups, learning their customs, foods, and the stories they tell about the forest.
The narrative balances thrilling chase scenes with moments of quiet awe, such as watching a sunrise over a canopy of emerald leaves or listening to the distant call of a hidden bird. As supplies dwindle and the path becomes uncertain, the explorer faces the real danger of being lost, testing his courage and resourcefulness. Young listeners will feel the pulse of adventure while gaining a respectful glimpse into a world far from their own.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (358K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Juliet Sutherland, Katie Hernandez and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
Jun 5, 2011
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1835–1903
Best known for bringing vivid reports of gorillas and Central African journeys to a wide 19th-century audience, this French-American explorer wrote with the pace of an adventure story. His travels also fed a lifelong interest in natural history, anthropology, and the deep past of northern Europe.
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