Tarzan of the Apes

Tarzan of the Apes PDF Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher: Independently Published
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Languages : en
Pages : 390

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Tarzan of the Apes is a 1912 novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the first in a series of twenty-four books about the title character Tarzan.

Tarzan of the Apes

Tarzan of the Apes PDF Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher: Independently Published
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Languages : en
Pages : 390

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Tarzan of the Apes is a 1912 novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the first in a series of twenty-four books about the title character Tarzan.

Tarzan of the Apes, the Original Novel Annotated

Tarzan of the Apes, the Original Novel Annotated PDF Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781532957352
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Languages : en
Pages : 204

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John Clayton, Viscount Greystoke also known as Tarzan was lost in the jungles of Africa as a child. He was raised up feral by the Mangani great apes. A tale quite similar to Mowgli of the Jungle Book. Tarzan is eventually "rescued," but rejects modern human society and returns to the wilds of the African jungle. There have been over 25 sequels to the original Tarzan of the Apes. There have also been numerous television shows and movies made. Tarzan is one of those tales that will live on forever.

Tarzan of the Apes Annotated

Tarzan of the Apes Annotated PDF Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
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Languages : en
Pages : 322

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Tarzan of the Apes is a 1912 novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the first in a series of twenty-four books about the title character Tarzan. It was first published in the pulp magazine The All-Story in October 1912 before being released a book in 1914.The story follows Tarzan's adventures, from his childhood being raised by apes in the jungle to his eventual encounters with other humans and Western society. So popular was the character that Burroughs continued the series into the 1940s with two dozen sequels.In April, 2012, the novel's centennial anniversary, the Library of America published a hardcover edition based on Burroughs' original book, with an introduction by Thomas Mallon.(ISBN 978-1-59853-164-0). Scholars have noted several important themes in the novel: the impact of heredity on behavior; racial superiority; civilization, especially as Tarzan struggles with his identity as a human; sexuality; and escapism.

TARZAN OF THE APES

TARZAN OF THE APES PDF Author: EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS
Publisher: PURE SNOW PUBLISHING
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 350

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TARZAN OF THE APES BY EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS Key features of this book: * Unabridged with 100% of it’s original content * Available in multiple formats: eBook, original paperback and large print paperback Easy-to-read 12 pt. font size * Proper paragraph formatting with Indented first lines, 1.25 Line Spacing and Justified Paragraphs * Properly formatted for aesthetics and ease of reading. * Custom Table of Contents and Design elements for each chapter * The Copyright page has been placed at the end of the book, as to not impede the content and flow of the book. Original publication: 1912 Tarzan of the Apes is the first of 24 adventure novels in that series by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Marooned on an island and raised by apes, Tarzan’s world is turned upside-down when he encounters humans, especially a young 19-year-old girl, Jane Porter. This book is great for schools, teachers and students or for the casual reader, and makes a wonderful addition to any classic literary library At Pure Snow Publishing we have taken the time and care into formatting this book to make it the best possible reading experience. We specialize in publishing classic books and have been publishing books since 2014. We now have over 500 book listings available for purchase. Enjoy!

Tarzan of the Apes (with Classics and Annotated)

Tarzan of the Apes (with Classics and Annotated) PDF Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
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Languages : en
Pages : 257

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Tarzan of the Apes (1912) is a classic novel by American author Edgar Rice Burroughs. The novel tells the story of the boy Tarzan being raised by apes in the African jungle. The novel is the first in a series two dozen books about Tarzan. As a man, he encounters humans again when an expedition of white men comes into the jungle. In 1888, John Clayton II and his wife Alice get marooned in a jungle on the coast of West Africa. After a mutiny on the ship, they put ashore with all their possessions, along with some food and tools. The young English couple holds the title of Lord and Lady Greystoke. In September of 1889, their son John Clayton III is born. When the baby boy turns one, he loses both his parents. First, his mother dies. Next, his father gets killed by Kerchak, the king of the apes. A female ape named Kala adopts the infant boy and raises him as her son. Tarzan helps Kala to replace her own dead baby. Kala names him Tarzan, which means "white skin" in the language of the apes. The baby boy is raised as an ape. He learns their language, gains a strong sense of family, and understands the ways of the apes. He becomes a skilled hunter. The strongest among the apes are at the top of the hierarchy. At first, Tarzan does not know about his human parents. He recognizes that he is physically different from his ape peers. His differences make him feel alienated. Tarzan thinks his differences prevent him from being fully accepted by his peers.

Tarzan of the Apes By Edgar Rice Burroughs

Tarzan of the Apes By Edgar Rice Burroughs PDF Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
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Languages : en
Pages : 322

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Book Description
Tarzan of the Apes is a novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the first in a series of books about the title character Tarzan. It was first published in the pulp magazine The All-Story in October 1912.The story follows Tarzan's adventures, from his childhood being raised by apes in the jungle, to his eventual encounters with other humans and Western society. So popular was the character that Burroughs continued the series into the 1940s with two dozen sequels. For the novel's centennial anniversary, Library of America published a hardcover edition based on the original book with an introduction by Thomas Mallon in April 2012 (ISBN 978-1-59853-164-0). Scholars have noted several important themes in the novel: the impact of heredity on behavior; racial superiority; civilization, especially as Tarzan struggles with his identity as a human; sexuality; and escapism.

Tarzan of the Apes Annotated

Tarzan of the Apes Annotated PDF Author: Edger Rice Burroughs
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Languages : en
Pages : 322

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Book Description
Tarzan of the Apes is a 1912 novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the first in a series of twenty-four books about the title character Tarzan. It was first published in the pulp magazine The All-Story in October 1912 before being released a book in 1914.The story follows Tarzan's adventures, from his childhood being raised by apes in the jungle to his eventual encounters with other humans and Western society. So popular was the character that Burroughs continued the series into the 1940s with two dozen sequels.

Tarzan of the Apes

Tarzan of the Apes PDF Author: Edgar BURROUGHS
Publisher: Independently Published
ISBN:
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Languages : en
Pages : 434

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TARZAN OF THE APES BY EDGAR RICE BURROUGHSKey features of this book: * Unabridged with 100% of it's original content * Available in multiple formats: eBook, original paperback and large print paperback Easy-to-read 12 pt. font size * Proper paragraph formatting with Indented first lines, 1.25 Line Spacing and Justified Paragraphs * Properly formatted for aesthetics and ease of reading. * Custom Table of Contents and Design elements for each chapter * The Copyright page has been placed at the end of the book, as to not impede the content and flow of the book. Original publication: 1912 Tarzan of the Apes is the first of 24 adventure novels in that series by Edgar Rice Burroughs.Marooned on an island and raised by apes, Tarzan's world is turned upside-down when he encounters humans, especially a young 19-year-old girl, Jane Porter. This book is great for schools, teachers and students or for the casual reader, and makes a wonderful addition to any classic literary library At Pure Snow Publishing we have taken the time and care into formatting this book to make it the best possible reading experience. We specialize in publishing classic books and have been publishing books since 2014. We now have over 500 book listings available for purchase. Enjoy!

Tarzan of the Apes (Read & Co. Classics Edition)

Tarzan of the Apes (Read & Co. Classics Edition) PDF Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher: Read Books Ltd
ISBN: 1528797965
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 234

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Orphaned and abandoned in the depths of the African jungle, a young boy is found and raised by a loving female ape. Destined to be the king of the apes, Tarzan thrives among his adoptive family, but will he ever be able to feel at home in the wild? Tarzan of the Apes is the first book in Edgar Rice Burroughs’ classic pulp fiction series. Join Tarzan as he grows from a young, lost little boy into the powerful king of the jungle. As he ages and begins to realise the differences between himself and his family, Tarzan grows distant from the apes and begins to explore the jungle by himself. Discovering his parents’ old hut, he arms himself with his father’s knife and suddenly the animals of the jungle are no match for him. But as the powerful ape man conquers his wild home, he longs to connect with someone who truly understands him. When a group of humans are marooned in his jungle, will Tarzan finally reach a place he can call home? First published in October 1912 in the pulp magazine The All-Story, Tarzan of the Apes was released as a novel in 1914 and has had many successful screen adaptations. This volume is the perfect read for fans of fantasy novels who want to revisit a childhood classic.

Tarzan of the Apes Novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs (Fantasy & Adventure Fiction) "The Annotated Edition"

Tarzan of the Apes Novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs (Fantasy & Adventure Fiction) Author: Edgar Burroughs
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Languages : en
Pages : 384

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Tarzan of the Apes is a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the first in a series of books about the title character Tarzan. It was first published in the pulp magazine All-Story Magazine in October 1912. So popular was the character that Burroughs continued the series into the 1940s with two dozen sequels. For the novel's centennial anniversary, Library of America published a hardcover edition based on the original book in April 2012 with an introduction by Thomas Mallon.The novel tells the story of John Clayton III. John and Alice (Rutherford) Clayton II, Lord and Lady Greystoke of England, are marooned in the western coastal jungles of equatorial Africa in 1888. In September 1889 their son John Clayton III is born. At one year old his mother dies, and soon thereafter his father is killed by the savage king ape Kerchak. The infant is then adopted by the she-ape Kala.Clayton is named "Tarzan" ("White Skin" in the ape language) and raised in ignorance of his human heritage.As a boy, feeling alienated from his peers due to their physical differences, he discovers his true parents' cabin, where he first learns of others like himself in their books. Using basic primers with pictures, over many years he teaches himself to read English, but having never heard it, cannot speak it.Upon his return from one visit to the cabin, he is attacked by a huge gorilla which he manages to kill with his father's knife, although he is terribly wounded in the struggle. As he grows up, Tarzan becomes a skilled hunter.