Ralph Rover is happily at home from his adventure on The Coral Island and wondering if he should settle down when he receives a visit from an eccentric stranger that won't give his name. This visit starts him on a string of adventures that find him getting charged by rhinoceroses, chased by African natives, and facing down a larger-than-life gorilla on his own. Of course, this is only the start of his adventure in to the land of the gorillas.
Please note: this book has some words now considered derogatory, which are used in a generic way without any derogatory meaning. At the time the book was written, these words were normal language. I have endeavored to read them as such--words that were perfectly suitable in the context of their day. (Summary by Adele de Pignerolles)
Please note: this book has some words now considered derogatory, which are used in a generic way without any derogatory meaning. At the time the book was written, these words were normal language. I have endeavored to read them as such--words that were perfectly suitable in the context of their day. (Summary by Adele de Pignerolles)
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Chapters
- Chapter 1
In Which the Hunters Are Introduced.
27:03 - Chapter 2
Life in the Wild Woods.
17:36 - Chapter 3
Wherin I mount guard, and how I did it, etcetera
27:04 - Chapter 4
Wherein will be found much that is Philosophical.
22:38 - Chapter 5
Preparations for a grand hunt.
37:54 - Chapter 6
Dreaming and feeding and bloody work enlarged upon.
09:30 - Chapter 7
We circumvent the natives.
26:30 - Chapter 8
Peterkin distinguishes himself, and Okandaga is disposed of, etcetera.
31:12 - Chapter 9
I discover a strange insect, and Peterkin takes a strange flight.
22:55 - Chapter 10
Water Appreciated--Destructive Flies, Etcetera.
12:30 - Chapter 11
How We Met With Our First Gorilla, and How We Served Him.
14:45 - Chapter 12
Peterkin's Schoolday Reminiscences.
16:20 - Chapter 13
We get into 'The Thick of It'--Great Success.
16:54 - Chapter 14
Our Plans are Suddenly Altered--Wicked Designs Discovered.
14:03 - Chapter 15
An unexpected meeting--We fly, and I make a narrow escape from an appalling fate.
18:36 - Chapter 16
An unfortunate delay, and a terrible visitor.
14:01 - Chapter 17
We visit a natural menagerie, see wonderful sights, and meet with strange adventures.
20:06 - Chapter 18
Strange and Terrible Discoveries--Jack is made commander-in-chief of an army.
20:46 - Chapter 19
Preparations for War, and Peculiar Drill.
21:41 - Chapter 20
A Warlike Expedition and a Victory.
13:28 - Chapter 21
Arrangements for Pursuing the enemy, and sudden change of plans.
13:34 - Chapter 22
We Meet with a Ludricrously Awful Adventure.
14:03 - Chapter 23
We see strange things, and give our negro friends the slip.
15:44 - Chapter 24
A Long Chase, and a Happy Termination Thereof.
10:12 - Chapter 25
I Have a Desperate Encounter and a Narrow Escape.
13:12