Gorilla Hunters
R. M. Ballantyne
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Length 7 h 52 min
Chapters 25
First published 1861
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)
Chapters
1
In Which the Hunters Are Introduced. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 27:03
2
Life in the Wild Woods. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 17:36
3
Wherin I mount guard, and how I did it, etcetera Read by Adele de Pignerolles 27:04
4
Wherein will be found much that is Philosophical. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 22:38
5
Preparations for a grand hunt. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 37:54
6
Dreaming and feeding and bloody work enlarged upon. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 9:30
7
We circumvent the natives. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 26:30
8
Peterkin distinguishes himself, and Okandaga is disposed of, etcetera. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 31:12
9
I discover a strange insect, and Peterkin takes a strange flight. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 22:55
10
Water Appreciated--Destructive Flies, Etcetera. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 12:30
11
How We Met With Our First Gorilla, and How We Served Him. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 14:45
12
Peterkin's Schoolday Reminiscences. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 16:20
13
We get into 'The Thick of It'--Great Success. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 16:54
14
Our Plans are Suddenly Altered--Wicked Designs Discovered. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 14:03
15
An unexpected meeting--We fly, and I make a narrow escape from an appalling fate. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 18:36
16
An unfortunate delay, and a terrible visitor. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 14:01
17
We visit a natural menagerie, see wonderful sights, and meet with strange adventures. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 20:06
18
Strange and Terrible Discoveries--Jack is made commander-in-chief of an army. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 20:46
19
Preparations for War, and Peculiar Drill. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 21:41
20
A Warlike Expedition and a Victory. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 13:28
21
Arrangements for Pursuing the enemy, and sudden change of plans. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 13:34
22
We Meet with a Ludricrously Awful Adventure. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 14:03
23
We see strange things, and give our negro friends the slip. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 15:44
24
A Long Chase, and a Happy Termination Thereof. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 10:12
25
I Have a Desperate Encounter and a Narrow Escape. Read by Adele de Pignerolles 13:12
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