The world of the great forest : $b how animals, birds, reptiles, insects talk, think, work, and live

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The world of the great forest : $b how animals, birds, reptiles, insects talk, think, work, and live

by Paul B. (Paul Belloni) Du Chaillu

EN·~7 hours·54 chapters

Chapters

54 total
1

Transcriber’s Note:

0:11
2

The World of the Great Forest How Animals, Birds, Reptiles, Insects Talk, Think, Work, and Live

1:14
3

Introduction

5:00
4

List of Full-Page Illustrations

0:39
5

CHAPTER I THE GUANIONIEN, OR GIANT EAGLE

9:02
6

CHAPTER II THE GUANIONIENS’ DEPARTURE FOR THE LAND OF PLENTY

8:27
7

CHAPTER III THE NGOZOS, OR GRAY PARROTS WITH RED TAILS

17:53
8

CHAPTER IV THE NKEMAS, OR MONKEYS, TRAVEL TOWARD THE LAND OF PLENTY

17:45
9

CHAPTER V ARRIVAL OF THE NGOZOS AND NKEMAS IN THE LAND OF PLENTY

7:24
10

CHAPTER VI THE NIGHT ANIMALS

2:36

Description

Within the shadowy depths of the central African rainforest, a remarkable tapestry of life unfolds—from towering elephants to the tiniest ants. Drawing on careful observation, the narrator reveals how every creature carries a suite of gifts perfectly suited to its world: keen scent, precise timing, and an uncanny sense of direction. The work suggests that the forest’s rhythm is maintained by a hidden dialogue, a chorus of signals that humans have long missed.

Presented as if the animals themselves were speaking, the book invites listeners to hear the whispered strategies of hunters, the playful chatter of monkeys, and the solemn warnings of leopards. Rich, period illustrations bring these voices to life, while thoughtful commentary links each behavior to a deeper intelligence. In its first act, the narrative sets the stage for a vivid, immersive journey into the secret conversations that sustain the great forest.

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Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (416K characters)

Release date

2025-02-09

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Paul B. (Paul Belloni) Du Chaillu

Paul B. (Paul Belloni) Du Chaillu

1835–1903

Best known for his dramatic African travel books, he helped bring gorillas and central African cultures into the Western public imagination. His writing mixes firsthand adventure, natural history, and the storytelling energy that made his books popular with both adults and younger readers.

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