The Jungle Book: With original illustrations – annotated

“”The Jungle Book”” is a collection of stories by the British author Rudyard Kipling. The stories were first published in magazines in 1893–94. The book was originally published in 1894, and it features a mix of poetry and prose. Kipling was born in India, and much of the book is inspired by his childhood experiences there. Main Stories and Characters Mowgli’s Stories : Mowgli : A human child raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. Baloo : A bear who teaches Mowgli the law of the jungle. Bagheera : A black panther who is Mowgli’s friend and protector. Shere Khan : A tiger who is Mowgli’s enemy. Kaa : A python who helps Mowgli in various ways. Akela : The leader of the wolf pack that adopts Mowgli. Rikki-Tikki-Tavi : A story about a brave mongoose who protects his human family from cobras. Toomai of the Elephants : A tale of a young elephant handler and his adventures with wild elephants. The White Seal : The story of a seal named Kotick who seeks a safe haven for his kind. —- ISBN: 9798327717589