The Jungle Books Volumes 1 and 2 by Rudyard Kipling. Published by Doubleday and Company 1948. Sleeves are in rough shape, but the books themselves are in obvious preowned condition... Being from 1948, I'd be in rough shape, too, I'd say. "The Jungle Book" is a collection of stories written by Rudyard Kipling, first published in 1894. The book follows the adventures of Mowgli, a young boy raised by wolves in the Indian jungle. As Mowgli grows up, he encounters various animals, both friend and foe, including Baloo the bear, Bagheera the panther, and the villainous tiger, Shere Khan. The stories explore themes of friendship, loyalty, and the struggle between civilization and the wild. Each chapter presents a different episode in Mowgli's life, from his upbringing among the wolves to his eventual decision to return to human society. Alongside Mowgli's journey, the book also features other tales set in the jungle, showcasing Kipling's vivid imagination and his fascination with the natural world.