
audiobook
by Paul B. (Paul Belloni) Du Chaillu
Transcriber’s Note:
WILD LIFE Under the Equator. NARRATED FOR YOUNG PEOPLE.
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS.
PRELIMINARY CHAPTER.
CHAPTER II. PARROT ISLAND.—HOW THE PARROTS BUILD THEIR NESTS.—PARROT SOUP.
CHAPTER III. AN AFRICAN CREEK.—A LEOPARD AMONG THE CHICKENS.—A NIGHT WATCH FOR LEOPARDS.
CHAPTER IV. HUNTING ELEPHANTS AND BUFFALOES.—A VENOMOUS SERPENT.—A SNAKE CHARMER.—HE IS BITTEN.—HE COMMITS SUICIDE.
CHAPTER V. AT COURT IN AFRICA.—COSTUMES OF THE COURT.—AN AFRICAN HOUSEHOLD.—A FALSE ALARM.
CHAPTER VI. HUNT FOR GORILLAS.—A LARGE ONE SHOT.—THE NEGROES MAKE CHARMS OF HIS BRAIN.—MOURNING IN A BAKALAI TOWN.
CHAPTER VII. AN AFRICAN FIRESIDE.—A CAMP BY THE SEA-SHORE.—THE FIRST GORILLA HUNTER.—NEGRO BLARNEY.
A youthful explorer sets out on a vivid trek across the equatorial plains of Africa, inviting listeners to share the sights and sounds of a continent brimming with wonder. The narrator’s lively voice brings to life bustling markets, bustling riverbanks, and the rhythmic pulse of tribal life, while an abundant collection of engravings paints each scene in striking detail. With a tone that feels both informative and adventurous, the opening chapters introduce curious parrots, clever snakes, and the ever‑present danger of a prowling leopard, sparking imagination without overwhelming the young mind.
Throughout the journey the listener encounters bold elephant hunts, daring gorilla expeditions, and the strange customs of village courts, all described with a blend of scientific observation and personal anecdotes. The book balances excitement and education, letting children hear the crackle of a fire on the savanna, the thundering of a storm, and the whispered legends of the land. It’s an immersive snapshot of 19th‑century Africa that awakens curiosity about wildlife and cultures far beyond the familiar horizon.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (293K characters)
Release date
2024-12-28
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

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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