ISBN: 9780141036533
Release Date: 29 May 2008
Average rating:   (read by 22 members)

Categories: Modern fiction

Abandoned to his fate when his English parents die in the African jungle, a baby boy is rescued and reared by a loving ape foster mother. Conquering the savage laws of the wilderness, Tarzan grows into a mighty warrior and becomes leader of his tribe of apes until he encounters, for the first time, his own kind - humans. An expedition of white treasure hunters has entered his jungle kingdom, accompanied by the beautiful Jane Porter. Tarzan's primitive heart is struck and he determines to become civilized in order to win her. But will the charms of this charming and cultured young woman overcome when the spirit of his wild nature beckons?

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deirdrekyteler
Rated it   26 days ago
classic adventure novel, I remember it was one of the first books I read. Iconic from my point of view. Remarkable the freedom of the boy, who returns to the jungle because he can not accept the civilization's rules and cheats.

horrabin
Rated it   1 months ago
A classic fabtsy tale, loads of fun and very memorable.

russlowery
Rated it   29 days ago

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