Publisher's Synopsis
Jolita of the Jungle is a captivating adventure story by Alice Fessenden Peterson. The book tells the story of Jolita, a young girl who lives in the African jungle with her tribe, the Bush People. Jolita is a brave and curious girl who loves to explore the jungle and learn about the animals and plants that live there.However, Jolita's peaceful life is disrupted when a group of white explorers arrive in the jungle. The explorers are searching for a rare plant that they believe can cure diseases. Jolita is fascinated by the explorers and their technology, but she soon realizes that they are not interested in the well-being of her people or the jungle.Jolita must use all her courage and intelligence to protect her tribe and the jungle from the greedy explorers. Along the way, she makes new friends and learns important lessons about the importance of respecting nature and working together to achieve a common goal.Jolita of the Jungle is a thrilling and educational story that will delight readers of all ages. The book is beautifully written and vividly describes the sights, sounds, and smells of the African jungle. It is a must-read for anyone who loves adventure, nature, and strong female characters.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
