# Jacob Stubbins — The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle character guide

> Jacob Stubbins in The Voyages of Doctor Dolittle by Hugh Lofting.

**Role:** minor

**Also known as:** Stubbins, Jacob

**First appearance:** 0003-part-i-i-the-cobbler-s-son

## Who they are

Tommy Stubbins' father, a cobbler in Puddleby.

## In the story

### [The Cobbler's Son](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-i-i-the-cobbler-s-son)

Tommy's father, the cobbler of Puddleby-on-the-Marsh.

### [The Wounded Squirrel](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-i-vi-the-wounded-squirrel)

Tommy's father, a cobbler, who plays the flute and is deeply impressed by the Doctor's musical talent.

### [XV: I Become a Doctor's Assistant](https://www.betterreads.dev/discover/the_voyages_of_doctor_dolittle_se/chapters/part-i-xv-i-become-a-doctor-s-assistant)

Initially reluctant, but eventually agrees to Tommy's apprenticeship.

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