Mowgli returns to the Seeonee Wolf-Pack in this second collection of jungle tales. When a severe drought strikes, the animals gather at the shrinking Waingunga River under the ancient Water Truce. As the heat intensifies, Hathi the elephant recounts the origin of fear and the tiger's stripes, explaining the deep laws that govern the jungle. Alongside Mowgli's adventures, the book includes other stories of the Indian wilderness, such as the miracle of Purun Bhagat and the quest of Quiquern. These tales explore themes of survival, tradition, and the delicate balance between humans and the natural world.
A public-domain text edition with newly prepared typography and a typographic cover. Original printed illustrations are not reproduced.
