Tarzan the Terrible

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Burroughs, Edgar Rice, 1875-1950

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Tarzan the Terrible" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a novel written during the late 19th century, continuing the adventures of Tarzan, the iconic character first introduced in "Tarzan of the Apes." In this installment, the story follows Tarzan as he embarks on a perilous journey through the savage wilderness in search of his wife, Lady Jane, who has been captured and believed to be held by hostile forces in a land filled with terrifying creatures and ancient tribes. The opening of the book immerses readers in a vivid and perilous jungle landscape, where Tarzan's quest begins after he learns that Lady Jane is alive but in danger. As he navigates treacherous terrain filled with both natural and human threats, Tarzan finds and befriends strange creatures, including the pithecanthropus, a man-like being with peculiar physical traits. The story sets up a blend of Tarzan's primal instincts and his human intellect as he battles lions and encounters various tribes, showcasing his strength and courage while introducing new allies and adversaries. As the narrative unfolds, the urgency of his quest to reunite with his wife becomes ever more palpable amid the looming dangers of this unexplored land. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Judy Boss.

Notes:

Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarzan_the_Terrible

Release date is 2000-01-01