Hugh Lofting (1886–1947) is the creator of the beloved character Doctor Dolittle, a man who can converse with animals. The doctor first appeared in the illustrated letters that he sent to his child...view moreHugh Lofting (1886–1947) is the creator of the beloved character Doctor Dolittle, a man who can converse with animals. The doctor first appeared in the illustrated letters that he sent to his children while he was fighting in the trenches of World War I.view less