About hugh john lofting

Hugh john lofting was born in maidenhead, berkshire on january 14th, 1886 to english and irish parents. By 1905 at age eighteen he was to study abroad, taking classes at the esteemed massachusetts institute of technology mit in the usa in civil engineering. Hugh lofting was a british author, trained as a civil engineer, who created the character of doctor dolittle one of the classics of childrens literature. Hugh lofting timber framing high performance building. The book was published five years after the publication of doctor dolittle in the moon and continues the plot line begun in that book. He is a doctor who shuns human patients in favour of animals, with whom he can speak in their own languages. Lofting was born in maidenhead, england, to english and irish parents. Hugh lofting has 102 books on goodreads with 95844 ratings. Discover more authors youll love listening to on audible. The story of doctor dolittle kindle edition by lofting. John dolittle was a strong man, though he wasnt very tall. He is most famous for his doctor dolittle series, but has written a number of other books for children, as well as one poem for adults. Bowker publishing company and named for john newbery, the 18thcentury.

Doctor dolittles caravan by lofting, hugh and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Hugh lofting, 1886 1947 hugh lofting 1886 1947 california hugh lofting was born on month day 1886, at birth place, to john brien lofting and elizabeth agnes lofting born gannon. The story of doctor dolittle by hugh lofting is a fun, cute, and quick story about a people doctor turned animal doctor who can talk with animals. His early education was at mount st marys college in sheffield, after which he went to the united states, completing a degree in civil engineering at. The motto of the irish guards quis separabit who shall separate us adorns his simple gravemarker. Once upon a time, many years ago when our grandfathers were little childrenthere was a doctor. Hugh lofting author of the story of doctor dolittle. Hugh john lofting was a trained as a civil engineer and author who created the character of doctor dolittle. Hugh lofting, englishborn american author of a series of childrens classics about dr. He is most famous for his doctor dolittle series, but has written a number of other books for children, as well as one poem for adults hugh lofting illustrated almost all of his own work, with the exception of the twilight of magic. About the author hugh john lofting january 14, 1886 september 26, 1947 was a british author, trained as a civil engineer, who created the character of doctor dolittle one of the classics of childrens literature. Hugh john lofting 14 january 1886 26 september 1947 was a british author, trained as a civil engineer, who created the character of doctor dolittle one of the classics of childrens literature. Hugh lofting biography, birth date, birth place and pictures. Hugh john lofting died on 26 september 1947 at his home in topanga, california.

Books by hugh lofting author of the story of doctor dolittle. His eldest brother was hilary lofting, who later became a novelist in australia immigrant in 1915. Hugh john lofting 14 january 1886 26 september 1947 was an english author trained as a civil engineer, who created the classic childrens literature. Hugh john lofting was a british author, trained as a civil engineer, who created the character of doctor dolittleone of the classics of childrens literature. He had five siblings, one an older brother hilary who moved to australia and also became a writer. Hugh john lofting was born 14th january 1886, in maidenhead, berkshire, england.

He and his wide range of pets go on a trip to africa and back and go from rich to poor to rich to poor to rich again. Marys, a jesuit boarding school in chesterfield, derbyshire until 1904, then went to mit in the united states, where he was trained as a civil engineer. Hug lofting was a british writer best known for creating the classic childrens character doctor dolittle. Dolittle, a chubby, gentle, eccentric physician to animals, who learns the language of animals from his parrot, polynesia, so that he can treat their complaints more efficiently. Download hugh lofting s the story of doctor dolittle for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. Lofting was initially educated at mount st marys college in spinkhill, derbyshire, a jesuit boarding school from the age of eight. Hugh lofting a childhood love of animals shaped the writing career of hugh lofting 18861947. Hugh john lofting je britanski knjizevnik, autor, i inace po struci inzinjer. Hugh lofting historical records and family trees myheritage. And then looked again and there was a picture of john dolittles. He later becomes a naturalist, using his abilities to speak with animals to better understand nature and the history of the world. He lived in a little town called, puddlebyonthemarsh. Marys college in sheffield, england and later studied at the massachusetts institute of technology.

So the italian didnt want to fight with the doctor, he went away and the monkey stayed with doctor dolittle and had a good home. World heritage encyclopedia, the aggregation of the largest online encyclopedias available, and the most. Hugh john lofting was a british author, trained as a civil engineer, who created the character of doctor dolittle a one of the classics of childrens literature. Hugh john lofting was a british author who created the character of doctor dolittle one of the classics of childrens literature. It first appeared in illustrated letters to his children written by lofting from the british army trenches in world war i.

Hugh john lofting was born at maidenhead in berkshire, england, on january 14, 1886. He was born hugh john lofting on january 14 th, 1886. He studied at mount st marys college, and in 1905 he went to the united states and continued his education at the massachusetts institute of technology. A childhood love of animals shaped the writing career of hugh lofting 18861947. Listeners young and old will be enthralled and delighted by the story of doctor dolittle. Hugh married josephine fricker on month day 1935, at age 49 at marriage place, california.

Hugh lofting, englishborn american author of a series of childrens classics. Marys college in sheffield, after which he went to the united states, completing a degree in civil engineering at the massachusetts institute of technology. During world war i he served as an officer in the british armys irish guards. He was born hugh john lofting on january 14 th, 1886, in maidenhead, berkshire, england, to john brien lofting and elizabeth agnes lofting. He was one of six children of an english father, john brien lofting, and. Doctor dolittles return hugh lofting 1961 hardcover. Hugh lofting s doctor from puddlebyonthemarsh who could speak to animals first saw light in the authors illustrated letters to children, written from the trenches during world war i. Hugh lofting audio books, best sellers, author bio. He lies buried at the evergreen cemetery in killingsworth, middlesex county, connecticut, usa. His work was chiefly built around the creation of a fictional character, doctor john dolittle, who sought to help animals by learning their language.

He studied at the massachusetts institute of technology and at the london polytechnic, and traveled widely as a civil engineer. This entry is taken from the encyclopedia of fantasy 1997 edited by john clute and john grant. Lofting was the 1923 recipient of the prestigious newbery medal. Hugh lofting was born in maidenhead, berkshire, england, on january 14, 1886 to john brien lofting and elizabeth agnes gannon. Hugh john lofting 14 january 1886 26 september 1947 was a childrens writer who lived between the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tommy stubbins, dolittles assistant, reports on pro. Hugh john lofting project gutenberg selfpublishing. Awards by hugh lofting check all the awards nominated and won by hugh lofting. Hugh john lofting was born in maidenhead, berkshire, england, of irish descent. Hugh lofting 18861947, english childrens author and civil engineer wrote doctor dolittle.

Hugh john lofting maidenhead, berkshire, england january 14, 1886 topanga, california september 26, 1947 was a british author, trained as a civil engineer, who created the character of doctor dolittle one of the classics of childrens literature after serving in world war i, in which he was seriously wounded, he and his family moved to connecticut in the u. Doctor dolittles garden follows loftings doctor dolittles zoo. His early education was at mount st marys college in sheffield, after which he went to the united states, completing a degree in civil engineering at the massachusetts institute of technology. Hugh loftings doctor from puddlebyonthemarsh who could speak to animals first saw light in the authors illustrated letters to children, written from the trenches during world war i when actual news, he later said, was either too. From the story of doctor dolittle, by hugh lofting lumos. Josephine fricker 1935 26 september 1947 his death 1 child katherine harrower peters 1928 1928 her death flora small. Hugh lofting biography, life, interesting facts early years and education. Hugh lofting, january 14, hugh john lofting was born 14th january 1886, in maidenhead, berkshire, england, he studied at mount st marys college, and in 1905 he went to the united states and continued his education at the massachusetts institute of technology.

Hugh john lofting 14 january 1886 26 september 1947 was an english author trained as a civil engineer, who created the classic childrens literature character of doctor dolittle. John was born on august 18 1857, in francis house, north hill, highgate, london. Browse hugh loftings bestselling audiobooks and newest titles. Hugh lofting s doctor from puddlebyonthemarsh who could speak to animals first saw light in the authors illustrated letters to children, written from the trenches during world war i when actual news, he later said, was either too. Hugh john lofting was born in maidenhead, berkshire, england, on january 14, 1886. This generation experienced much of their youth during the great depression and rapid technological innovation such as the radio and the telephone. Introduction the story of doctor dolittle hugh lofting. He studied at the massachusetts institute of technology and at the london. He lies buried at the evergreen cemetery in killingsworth, middlesex county.