Books by Edgar Rice Burroughs

I den tredje bog i serien om Tarzan, "Tarzans vilddyr", er Tarzan og Jane blevet forældre til sønnen Jack, og er ved at opføre en ejendom i Afrika. Men det er ikke alle, der vil den lille familie det godt, og Jack, Tarzan og Jane bliver kidnappet og skilt ad. Tarzan bliver isoleret på en ø, men han må væk derfra, hvis han vil redde sin familie. Vil det mon lykkes ham at få øens vilde dyr til at hjælpe med flugten?Den amerikanske forfatter Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) er bedst kendt som skaberen af junglehelten Tarzan, men hans omfattende forfatterskab spænder vidt over mange forskellige genrer, heriblandt western, adventure, fantasy og science fiction.Tarzan vokser op i den afrikanske jungle blandt en flok aber. Han dukkede først op i romanen "Tarzan, abernes konge" i 1912, og siden blev det til en hel række bøger, hvori hans skaber, Edgar Rice Burroughs, fortæller den ene fantastiske historie efter den anden om Tarzans eventyr i junglen og hans møder med civilisationen. Mange andre forfattere såvel som filmskabere har senere gjort brug af Edgar Rice Burroughs‘ klassiske figur.

I den femte bog i serien om Tarzan, "Tarzans og Opars juveler", rejser Tarzan tilbage til den glemte jungleby Opar, hvor han har gemt en masse guld. Men han kommer til skade under et jordskælv, og mister hukommelsen. Han har ingen erindring om Jane og om sin søn Jack, og denne gang har Opars kannibalpræster ikke tænkt sig at lade ham slippe. Imens har Jane problemer og undrer sig over, hvorfor hendes mand ikke dukker op, som han plejer ...Tarzan vokser op i den afrikanske jungle blandt en flok aber. Han dukkede først op i romanen "Tarzan, abernes konge" i 1912, og siden blev det til en hel række bøger, hvori hans skaber, Edgar Rice Burroughs, fortæller den ene fantastiske historie efter den anden om Tarzans eventyr i junglen og hans møder med civilisationen. Mange andre forfattere såvel som filmskabere har senere gjort brug af Edgar Rice Burroughs’ klassiske figur.Den amerikanske forfatter Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) er bedst kendt som skaberen af junglehelten Tarzan, men hans omfattende forfatterskab spænder vidt over mange forskellige genrer, heriblandt western, adventure, fantasy og science fiction.

Beneath the earth's surface lies a world of eternal daylight - Pellucidar. Scattered throughout are communities of distrustful humans and the cities of the reptilian, highly evolved Mahars. The authors' discovery of Pellucidar and the struggle to unite the human communities and overthrow the Mahars is a tale of conquest, deceit, and wonder.

I den tiende bog i serien om Tarzan, "Tarzan og dværgene", kommer Tarzan til det isolerede land Minuni, hvor indbyggerne er mindre end halv størrelse af almindelige mennesker. De bor i bystater, som jævnligt ligger i krig med hinanden. Tarzan bliver venner med kongen Adendrohahkis, og beslutter at hjælpe ham i krigen. Men han bliver taget til fange af en anden stamme, og det bliver ikke let at slippe fri igen …Den amerikanske forfatter Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) er bedst kendt som skaberen af junglehelten Tarzan, men hans omfattende forfatterskab spænder vidt over mange forskellige genrer, heriblandt western, adventure, fantasy og science fiction.Tarzan vokser op i den afrikanske jungle blandt en flok aber. Han dukkede først op i romanen "Tarzan, abernes konge" i 1912, og siden blev det til en hel række bøger, hvori hans skaber, Edgar Rice Burroughs, fortæller den ene fantastiske historie efter den anden om Tarzans eventyr i junglen og hans møder med civilisationen. Mange andre forfattere såvel som filmskabere har senere gjort brug af Edgar Rice Burroughs‘ klassiske figur.

Tarzan og Jane har forladt junglen med deres lille søn Jack og er flyttet til civilisationen. Da Jack bliver ældre, begynder han at høre junglen kalde, og uden at Tarzan og Jane er klar over det, stikker han af til Afrika med den udspekulerede Alexis Paulvitch. Det hele går galt, da Alexis angriber Jack, der nu må flygte ind i junglen med den venlige abe Akut som sin eneste ven. Jack må nu ligesom sin far lære at overleve blandt aberne i jungle.Den amerikanske forfatter Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) er bedst kendt som skaberen af junglehelten Tarzan, men hans omfattende forfatterskab spænder vidt over mange forskellige genrer, heriblandt western, adventure, fantasy og science fiction.Tarzan vokser op i den afrikanske jungle blandt en flok aber. Han dukkede først op i romanen "Tarzan, abernes konge" i 1912, og siden er det blevet til 26 bøger, hvori hans skaber, Edgar Rice Burroughs, fortæller den ene fantastiske historie efter den anden om Tarzans eventyr i junglen og hans møder med civilisationen. Mange andre forfattere såvel som filmskabere har senere gjort brug af Edgar Rice Burroughs‘ klassiske figur.

Tarzan vokser op i Afrikas jungle sammen med de store menneskeaber. Han er født som John Clayton, men hans forældre dør, da han er spæd, og hunaben Kala tager ham til sig som sin egen. Han lærer abernes sprog, og efter et opgør med den store han Kerchak, bliver Tarzan abernes konge. Men en dag lægger et skib til ved Afrikas kyst, og om bord er den smukke Jane Porter. Mødet med hende forandrer Tarzans liv.Den amerikanske forfatter Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) er bedst kendt som skaberen af junglehelten Tarzan, men hans omfattende forfatterskab spænder vidt over mange forskellige genrer, heriblandt western, adventure, fantasy og science fiction.Tarzan vokser op i den afrikanske jungle blandt en flok aber. Han dukkede først op i romanen "Tarzan, abernes konge" i 1912, og siden er det blevet til en hel række bøger, hvori hans skaber, Edgar Rice Burroughs, fortæller den ene fantastiske historie efter den anden om Tarzans eventyr i junglen og hans møder med civilisationen. Mange andre forfattere såvel som filmskabere har senere gjort brug af Edgar Rice Burroughs‘ klassiske figur.

A Princess of Mars (1912) is a science fantasy novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the first of his Barsoom series. Full of swordplay and daring feats, the novel is considered a classic example of 20th century pulp fiction. It is also a seminal instance of the planetary romance, a sub genre of science fantasy that became highly popular in the decades following its publication. Its early chapters also contain elements of the Western. The story is set on Mars, imagined as a dying planet with a harsh desert environment. John Carter is a 2012 American science fiction adventure film directed by Andrew Stanton and produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It is based on A Princess of Mars.

The Gods of Mars is the second of the famous Barsoom series. It was first published in All Story as a five part serial in the issues for January May 1913. It was later published as a complete novel by A. C. McClurg in September, 1918. At the end of the first book, A Princess of Mars, John Carter is unwillingly transported back to Earth. The Gods of Mars begins with his arrival back on Barsoom (Mars) after a ten year separation from his wife Dejah Thoris, his unborn child, and the Red Martian people of the nation of Helium, whom he has adopted as his own. Unfortunately, Carter materializes in the one place on Barsoom from which nobody is allowed to depart: the Valley Dor, which is the Barsoomian afterlife.

"The Lad and the Lion" is the first story by Burroughs that was adapted into a movie. It follows the assassination of a king, the quick escape of the heir Michael, and the subsequent fates of both the prince and his rightful country. Through a series of wild and dangerous escapades, Michael finds himself on the shores of Africa, and becomes friends with a big lion. But his enemies are right behind him. The chapters alternate from what is happening with Michael in Africa and the situation in his home country. Tarzan-like and fast-paced, the novel is definitely a must for fans of adventure fiction in general.Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was an American author, best known for his novel ‘Tarzan of the Apes’ (1914) and its sequels as well as the Barsoom series. During World War II, he was one of the oldest U.S war correspondents.

This adventure novel is the ninth in the series and picks up where the action left off in 'Tarzan the Terrible'. Tarzan, Jane and their son Korak find an orphaned lion club, which Tarzan decides to take home and train. However when news gets out of Tarzan's discovery of the treasure chamber in the lost city, plots are concocted to try and steal his fortune. After he is captured and held captive by thieves, the race is on for him to try and save the gold and the diamonds. Popularized by Disney's animated adventure film from 1999, ´Tarzan´ is Edgar Rice Burroughs’ much-beloved series of a child who is brought up by apes in the lush African jungle. Burroughs´ novels about the feral ape-man in the loincloth cover his adventures in the jungle, his confrontations with civilization, and his kinship with both apes and humans. Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was an American author, best known for his novel ‘Tarzan of the Apes’ (1914) and its sequels as well as the Barsoom series. During World War II, he was one of the oldest U.S war correspondents.

The Land that Time Forgot follows the narrative of Bowen Tyler, who is among the few who survived after their ship sank while heading for a battle during World War ¿. Accompanied by Lys La Rue, the only woman on the ship, and a loyal dog, Bowen is rescued by a British ship. However, their relief does not last long after they discover that a German spy is aboard and has been sabotaging the vessel and crew. Forced to drop their anchor at a mysterious island, the group makes their way to shore, united only by their will to survive. After finding a corpse close to the shore, the group are disheartened, but have nowhere else to go. As the group explore part of the island and make a camp, they notice the prehistoric fauna, flora, and exotic species that surround them, uncovering a great threat to their survival. While a war rages on in the world around them, this group of diverse nationalities must reconcile and work with one another in order to survive the mysterious and isolated island. Inspired by the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and Jules Verne, The Land that Time Forgot by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a high adventure, pulp fiction fantasy with elements of romance. Featuring topics of evolution, war, and human nature, The Land that Time Forgot is an intriguing adventure with sequences of action, romance, and mystery. First published in 1924, this imaginative work has remained to be a fun read, and has inspired both film and comic adaptations. This edition of The Land that Time Forgot by Edgar Rice Burroughs features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in an easy-to-read font. With these accommodations, The Land that Time Forgot caters to a modern audience while preserving the original wonder and adventure of Edgar Rice Burroughs¿ work.

Jungle Tales of Tarzan, the sixth book in the saga of the jungle lord, is a series of shorter adventures, all featuring young Tarzan when he knew no home but the wilderness and his best friends were creatures of the wild. This collection of interconnected short stories takes Tarzan back to his early years and tells of the exciting and formative events of his youth. These twelve tales show the ape-man before he learned of civilization or truly understood his human heritage. Tarzan finds an unlikely first love and first heartbreak, befriends an elephant, and tries to adopt a child with predictably mixed results. Gentle humor tempers tales of ferocious and violent action as Tarzan battles a cruel witch doctor and disguises himself in a lion skin with results both humorous and horrifying. There is a reflective tone some might not expect of the author, as young Tarzan learns the difference between reality and dream, and strives to understand, with none to explain or guide him, what is meant by 'God'. Many Tarzan fans find particular enjoyment in reading about the jungle lord's adventures in his wilderness element and this collection delivers all the thrills, mystery and adventure they could wish. First appearing in book form in 1919, Jungle Tales of Tarzan is part of a rich legacy that includes a series of 24 books and adaptations in film, radio, television, comics and more.Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar is the fifth adventure in the saga of the jungle lord and features both one of the series most celebrated locations, the lost city of Opar, as well as one of its most celebrated characters, the ruthless, obsessed and fatally beautiful La of Opar.Seeking to make off with some of the lost city of Opar's treasures, Tarzan survives an earthquake only to take a blow to the head and be stricken with partial amnesia, leaving him more wild beast than man. Tarzan can't know that the man he rescues from Opar's Neanderthal inhabitants is actually a deadly foe, or that his wife, Jane, is in mortal danger. Full of entwined plotlines, desperate danger and classic set pieces, Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar features one of the finest lost cities in fiction, a forgotten colony of Atlantis in ruins but still populated by semi-human primitives, full of fabulous treasure, and presided over by La, Opar's gorgeous and merciless queen. Fashioned in the mold of H. Rider Haggard's She, La is an unforgettable creation. Her fierce presence and the scenes of Tarzan's stunning reversion to bestial savagery help make this volume a favorite of many Burroughs aficionados. First appearing in book form in 1918, Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar is part of a rich legacy that includes a series of twenty-four books and adaptations in film, radio, television, comics and more.Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

Tara and Gahan are each Barsoomian royalty, residing in two prominent cities, Helium, and Gathol. Hoping to align the cities and enjoy the advantages of a romantic union, Gahan wishes to marry Tara. However, Tara does not reciprocate this love. After rejecting the engagement, Tara sets out in her flying ship. When she flies into a turbulent storm, Tara crashes her ship in an unknown territory. Unharmed but still in danger, Tara is forced to run from her ship to escape the wild animals of the area, falling into a trap. Kidnapped by Kaldanes, a group of Barsoomians with large heads and six crab-like legs, Tara must find a way to save herself before her captors achieve their plan of eating her. Meanwhile, perturbed by her disappearance, Gahan sets out to find Tara. But when he runs into the same storm Tara crashed in, his ship goes down, leaving him in a similar predicament. Through stealth, charm, and cleverness, Tara and Gahan are able to escape with their new friend, Ghek. When they find themselves in an isolated city, the trio are trapped once again, and this time, they'll have to win a violent and deadly game to reclaim their freedom. Continuing the legacy of the mighty John Carter, The Chessman of Mars depicts a new generation's adventures on the thrilling planet of Mars. With imaginative prose, romance, and adventure, Burroughs' The Chessmen of Mars still fosters an exhilarating reading experience nearly one-hundred years after its publication. This edition of The Chessmen of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in an easy-to-read font. With these accommodations, The Chessmen of Mars caters to a modern audience while preserving the original wonder and adventure of Edgar Rice Burroughs' work.

Tarzan of the Apes is the first story and origin of one of modern fiction's most enduring and mythic heroes. Raised in the savage jungle, young Lord Greystoke must reckon with brutal beasts and still crueler civilized enemies to understand and claim his human heritage.Viscount and Lady Greystoke survive a shipwreck on the jungle coast of Africa where their son is born. The couple perishes but the boy is taken in by a mother ape who recently lost her own child. Raised among apes and utterly unfamiliar with his humanity, young Tarzan discovers the cabin his father built and learns something of who he is and why he is so different from his ape companions. Pitted against a steady stream of daunting challenges, Tarzan will rise to rule his tribe of apes and encounter fellow humans at last, when another shipwreck maroons lovely Jane Porter and her comrades on his shore. By couching his extravagant imagination in clear, direct prose the author balances his novel on a razor edge between realistic drama and pure fairy tale. Tarzan remains a unique and indelible character, capable of terrifying acts of bestial violence or noble acts of loyalty and self-sacrifice. Originally serialized in a magazine in 1912, Tarzan of the Apes was issued in book form in 1914, the first volume in what would become a series of 24 books and a pop culture legacy that would encompass film, radio, television, comics and more.Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

The Son of Tarzan is the fourth adventure in the saga of the jungle lord and the only volume to focus on his son, Jack. Raised in ignorance of his father's untamed nature, Jack will learn the truth of his heritage, the exhilaration of its primal power and the mortal danger of its primitive conflicts and ruthless foes.Edgar Rice Burroughs turns his attention to Tarzan's son, first seen as an infant in The Beasts of Tarzan. Fearing unjustified accusations of murder, Jack flees deep into the African jungle, to the very place his father, Tarzan, came of age. Like his mighty sire, Jack adapts to his new life in the wild, finding friends in the great apes and winning the name Korak, the killer. In rescuing Meriem, an abducted and maltreated young girl, Jack acquires a friend and companion in his life of exile. Their relationship is that of siblings but, as time passes and circumstances tear them apart, stronger emotions are revealed. The author's mastery of devious plotting, replete with cruel twists of fate that maximize the protagonist's danger and fear for their loved one, keeps the novel moving at a brisk pace and qualify it as one of the most rousing entries in the Tarzan saga. Originally published in book form in 1917, The Son of Tarzan is part of a rich legacy that includes a series of 24 books and adaptations in film, radio, television, comics and more..Since our inception in 2020, Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book. With thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.

Previously available only to subscribers of the Edgar Rice Burroughs website, Tarzan of the Apes is at last available in print.Presented in Sunday newspaper landscape format in a handsome hardcover edition, these adaptations of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ classic tales are scripted by comics legend Roy Thomas and illustrated by Pablo Marcos. Presenting the origin of the Jungle Lord and his earliest adventures, any Tarzan comics collection begins with Tarzan of the Apes.

Telepathic birds, cavemen and prehistoric monsters. Not exactly what you would expect to find at the centre of the Earth! 'At the Earth’s Core' is the first novel in Burroughs’ fantasy series about the fictional Hollow Earth land of Pellucidar. The narrator finds a strange machine and its engineer in the Sahara desert, from whom he learns about the machine’s objective. Popularizing the concept of the "Hollow Earth" in fiction, Burroughs depicts a haunting subterranean world of endless oceans, vast jungles, and bizarre weather conditions. The author expresses the ludicrous and ridiculous beliefs of the seventeenth and eighteenth-century scientists that the earth was hollow, explaining some of its anomalies. "At the Earth's Core" was made into a movie in 1976 starring Doug McClure and Caroline Munro. The vivid natural descriptions, terrific adventures, and fascinating characters make this novel a must for fans of Burroughs and the fantasy genre.Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was an American author, best known for his novel ‘Tarzan of the Apes’ (1914) and its sequels, as well as the Barsoom series. During World War II, he was one of the oldest U.S war correspondents.Tarzan and his adventures are loved by both young and old, and are evergreen classics. Many have watched at least one Tarzan TV series or movie with the most popular probably being the Walt Disney animation film from 1999 and "The Legend of Tarzan" from 2016 starring Alexander Skarsgård and Samuel L. Jackson.

Monsters created in laboratories, love triangles, pirate attacks, shipwrecks and damsels in distress. Arthur Maxon has way too much to deal with, but ultimately he bought it all on himself!'The Monster Men' is a science-fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs that depicts a scientist (Maxon) who wants to create artificial life. Set in the South Pacific, the story very much resembles H. G. Wells’ 'The Island of Dr. Moreau' and even Shelley’s 'Frankenstein'.Burroughs explores the social theme of racial bettering, also known as eugenics, and the moral theme of having a soul. A work of vast imagination, fast-paced narration, and suspense-packed episodes, 'The Monster Men' is a gem in Burroughs’ fictional pantheon, recommended to fans of sci-fi and adventure fiction.Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was an American author, best known for his novel ‘Tarzan of the Apes’ (1914) and its sequels as well as the Barsoom series. During World War II, he was one of the oldest U.S war correspondents.Tarzan and his adventures are loved by both young and old, and are evergreen classics. Many have watched at least one Tarzan tv series or movie with the most popular probably being the Disney animation film from 1999 and 'The Legend of Tarzan' from 2016 starring Alexander Skarsgård and Samuel L. Jackson.

In Edgar Rice Burroughs’ seventh book about ape-man Tarzan, World War I rages through East Africa. While away in Europe fighting for England, Tarzan is unaware of the evil descending upon his plantation in British East Africa. When he returns, it is too late. German colonial forces have ransacked and destroyed his entire home, leaving nothing but disaster behind. In the wreckage, Tarzan finds the charred, blackened corpse of his beloved wife Jane. Consumed with grief and thoughts of vengeance, he sets out to wage a bloody guerilla war against all Germans troops that stand in his way on his path to ultimate revenge on German officer Captain Fritz Schneider. Will Tarzan succeed through harsh desert and wasteland with the help of his untraditional army of gorillas and lions?Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was an American author, best known for his book series about Tarzan, an English infant abandoned in the African jungle and brought up by apes. The first novel, "Tarzan of the Apes", was published in 1914 and was succeeded by a total of 24 books about the ape-man. The Tarzan stories have been translated into more than 56 languages and gained popularity in both film, television and radio. During World War II, after the attack on Pearl Harbor, Burroughs, aged 66, became one of the oldest U.S war correspondents to cover the South Pacific theatre.

Evil gold-diggers, sacrifices, blood-thirsty priests and slave owners make for some life and death adventures for our hero Tarzan.Being the fifth novel in the series, 'Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar' traces Tarzan’s adventures on his return to the fictional lost city of Opar, whose people are engaged in mining gold. However, he is being followed by two greedy men. What is more, the priests of the flaming god are trying to lure him into their trap so they can sacrifice him. 'Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar' is a nice adventure reading, perfect for your summer holiday or the long and gloomy winter months.Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was an American author, best known for his novel ‘Tarzan of the Apes’ (1914) and its sequels as well as the Barsoom series. During World War II, he was one of the oldest U.S war correspondents.Tarzan and his adventures are loved by both young and old, and are evergreen classics. Many have watched at least one Tarzan tv series or movie with one of the most popular being the Disney animation film from 1999 and 'The Legend of Tarzan' from 2016 starring Alexander Skarsgård and Samuel L. Jackson.