
audiobook
by Paul B. (Paul Belloni) Du Chaillu
Transcriber’s Note:
The World of the Great Forest How Animals, Birds, Reptiles, Insects Talk, Think, Work, and Live
Introduction
List of Full-Page Illustrations
CHAPTER I THE GUANIONIEN, OR GIANT EAGLE
CHAPTER II THE GUANIONIENS’ DEPARTURE FOR THE LAND OF PLENTY
CHAPTER III THE NGOZOS, OR GRAY PARROTS WITH RED TAILS
CHAPTER IV THE NKEMAS, OR MONKEYS, TRAVEL TOWARD THE LAND OF PLENTY
CHAPTER V ARRIVAL OF THE NGOZOS AND NKEMAS IN THE LAND OF PLENTY
CHAPTER VI THE NIGHT ANIMALS
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.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (416K characters)
Release date
2025-02-09
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

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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