The story of Mowgli, the abandoned ”man-cub” who is brought up by wolves in the jungles of Central India, is one of the greatest literary myths ever created. As he embarks on a series of thrilling escapades, Mowgli encounters such unforgettable creatures as the bear Baloo, the graceful black panther Bagheera & Shere Khan, the tiger with the blazing eyes. Other animal stories in ” The Jungle Books” range from the dramatic battle between good & evil in ” Rikki-tikki-tav” to the macabre comedy, ” The Undertakers.” With ” The Jungle Books, ” Rudyard Kipling drew on ancient beast fables, Buddhist philosophy, & memories of his Anglo-Indian childhood to create a rich, symbolic portrait of man & nature, & an eternal classic of childhood. This edition contains both of Kipling`s ” Jungle Books, ” as well as ” In the Rukh, ” the story that introduced readers to Mowgli. Part of Penguin`s beautiful Hardcover Classics series, designed by the award-winning Coralie Bickford-Smith, these delectable & collectible editions are bound in high-quality, tactile cloth with foil stamped into the design