The monkey that would not kill

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The monkey that would not kill

by Henry Drummond

EN·~1 hours·20 chapters

Chapters

20 total

Transcriber's Note:

0:09

THE MONKEY THAT WOULD NOT KILL

0:02

BY HENRY DRUMMOND

0:01

BY LOUIS WAIN

0:06

PREFACE

2:13

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

0:47

CHAPTER I

3:22

CHAPTER II

5:23

CHAPTER III

7:19

CHAPTER IV

5:02
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Description

A sprightly monkey named Tricky bursts onto the scene, turning an ordinary household into a whirlwind of mischief. From devouring treats to slipping through chimneys, his antics keep the family on their toes and the reader laughing at his endless ingenuity. The narrative captures the charm of early‑century children's storytelling, blending humor with a touch of the wild.

As the children attempt to tame their new companion, they discover that Tricky’s cleverness knows no bounds. Their efforts to confine him only spark more inventive escapes, prompting a playful “court‑martial” that ends with an unexpected verdict. This lively tale invites listeners to join the chaotic adventure, celebrating the sheer joy of a creature that refuses to be ordinary.

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Language

en

Duration

~1 hours (57K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by David Edwards, Meredith Bach, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Release date

Jun 27, 2009

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Henry Drummond

Henry Drummond

1851–1897

A Scottish writer, evangelist, and lecturer, he became widely known for blending Christian faith with a lively interest in science. His best-known works, including The Greatest Thing in the World and Natural Law in the Spiritual World, helped him reach a broad late-Victorian audience.

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