02377cam a22003133u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000520012624500320017826400510021030000470026133600260030833700260033433800360036050000310039650801760042752012330060353400660183665300660190285600520196885600430202074984UtSlPG20260610134733.0mcr n260607r20241868utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a05009139  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aDT1 aDu Chaillu, Paul B.q(Paul Belloni),d1835-190310aWild life under the equator 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-12-28  aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.)  a"Wild Life Under the Equator: Narrated for Young People" by Paul B. Du Chaillu is a collection of engaging narratives dedicated to young readers, written in the late 19th century. The book introduces children to the wonders of Equatorial Africa through the lens of exploration and adventure, as the author recounts his firsthand experiences in the region. Readers can expect to encounter a variety of wildlife, including gorillas, leopards, and parrots, along with fascinating insights into the culture of the indigenous tribes.  The opening of the book sets the stage for an adventurous narrative, drawing young readers into the vibrant world of Equatorial Africa. Du Chaillu begins with a friendly greeting and shares his excitement to lead them into the forests he has explored, promising thrilling encounters with wild animals and intriguing local customs. The vivid descriptions of his journey—from dealing with heat and hunger to witnessing the habits of parrots—paint a picture of a lush and captivating environment. Additionally, Du Chaillu introduces a whimsical flair, mentioning amusing interactions with local tribes, which adds a layer of charm to his storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited States: Harper & Brothers, 1868  aAfrica, West -- Description and travel -- Juvenile literature4 uhttps://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/10298481340uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74984