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Tarzan of the apes

Burroughs, Edgar Rice, 1875-19502008
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Orphaned as a babe in the African jungle, tiny John Clayton, the only child of Lord and Lady Greystoke, is rescued by a tribe of great apes. The child, now named “Tarzan,” grows to manhood in this savage world among the fierce anthropoids. Aided by his keen knife and innate intelligence, Tarzan ascends to become king of the apes, able to face any peril and conquer all foes.When men come to Tarzan’s jungle, they bring danger that is motivated by greed and deceit. All of Tarzan’s cunning will be required if he is to defeat this threat and win the love of Jane Porter, the beautiful young woman whose appearance in Tarzan’s jungle leaves him forever changed.
Main title:
Edition:
Penguin Red Classics
Imprint:
London : Penguin, 2008
Collation:
352 pages
ISBN:
9780141190532 (pbk)
Language:
English
BRN:
1163002
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