The Jungle Book (AmazonClassics Edition)

The Jungle Book (AmazonClassics Edition)

<p>Orphaned as a baby, human-boy Mowgli is adopted by wolves, befriended by Baloo the bear, and educated in the wonders and dangers of the Indian jungle. But the adventures of <i>The Jungle Book</i> don’t end with the young man-cub and his unusual new family. Through tales of Kotick the White Seal, Rikki-tikki-tavi the mongoose, and others, readers learn about courage and survival, rules and order, principles and morals, coming-of-age, and the thrill of self-discovery.</p><p>Rudyard Kipling’s fables reflect both his childhood in India and his vivid imagination, while exploring the relationship between civilization and the wild.</p><p>AmazonClassics brings you timeless works from the masters of storytelling. Ideal for anyone who wants to read a great work for the first time or rediscover an old favorite, these new editions open the door to literature’s most unforgettable characters and beloved worlds.</p><p><b>Revised edition: Previously published as <i>The Jungle Book</i>, this edition of <i>The Jungle Book (AmazonClassics Edition)</i> includes editorial revisions.</b></p>