Stories of the Gorilla Country, Narrated for Young People

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Du Chaillu, Paul B. (Paul Belloni), 1835-1903.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Stories of the Gorilla Country, Narrated for Young People" by Paul B. Du Chaillu is a collection of adventurous narratives written in the late 19th century. This work aims to enlighten young readers about the exotic life, wild animals, and native peoples of Equatorial Africa through the first-hand experiences and thrilling exploits of the author. Du Chaillu, a well-known explorer and naturalist, shares captivating tales that blend elements of cultural observation with perilous encounters in the wilderness. The opening of the narrative begins with Du Chaillu reflecting on his extensive time spent on the African coast prior to his explorations, emphasizing the unexpected adventures that the continent holds. He recounts his arrival in a wild village, filled with unique customs and practices, and describes his astonishment amid the peculiar lifestyles of the locals, their king, and the ferocious leopards that threaten their lives. Through vivid descriptions of the people, their make-shift homes, and the wild fauna that surrounds him, the author sets a captivating stage for a series of thrilling escapades, hinting at future encounters with gorillas and other wild creatures, all while intending to inspire younger audiences with tales of bravery and exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Carlos Colón, Princeton Theological Seminary Library and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 79.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Release date is 2016-06-30