
Transcriber's Note:
THE MONKEY THAT WOULD NOT KILL
BY HENRY DRUMMOND
BY LOUIS WAIN
PREFACE
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
CHAPTER IV
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.
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
2009-06-27
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1851–1897
A Scottish writer, teacher, and evangelist who tried to bring science and faith into conversation, he became widely known for clear, warm religious writing that still reaches readers today. His best-loved work, The Greatest Thing in the World, helped make him one of the most influential Christian voices of the late 19th century.
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