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The ultimate jungle adventure, brought to life in a whole new way. Tarzan of the Apes begins with a shipwreck on the coast of Africa and ends with one of the most bittersweet conclusions in adventure fiction. In between is everything - a boy who grows up learning the laws of the jungle instead...

The classic sci-fi adventure, brought to life in a whole new way. John Carter is a Civil War veteran with nothing left to lose. He heads out West looking for gold and ends up somewhere considerably further from Virginia than he bargained for - transported to the surface of Mars, where the...

From one of the founders of the beat generation and the 1960s counterculture comes this opening novel of a series available now in audio for the first time. An opium addict is lost in the jungle; young men wage war against an empire of mutants; a handsome young pirate faces his execution; and the world's population is infected with a radioactive epidemic. These stories are woven together in a single tale of mayhem and chaos.

Tarzan and the Madman (Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library) Book 23 of the Tarzan Series - Special Edition Authorized by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. The drums boom forth an incredible message from tribe to tribe—Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle, has become an enemy to all, stealing and enslaving...

Originally written in 1952 but not published till 1985, Queer is an enigma - both an unflinching autobiographical self-portrait and a dazzling political novel Set in Mexico City during the early fifties, Queer follows William Lee's hopeless pursuit of desire from bar to bar in the American...

Tarzan and the Foreign Legion (Edgar Rice Burroughs Authorized Library) Book 22 of the Tarzan Series - Special Edition Authorized by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. When an American bomber crashes in the jungles of enemy-held Sumatra, the survivors face the perils of a completely unknown world…and...

"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; the first book edition was published in 1914. The character was so popular that Burroughs continued the series into the 1940s with two dozen sequels. The novel tells the story of John Clayton, born in the Western coastal jungles of equatorial Africa to a marooned couple from England.

From the creator of Tarzan of the Apes comes a classic interplanetary adventure. Tan Hadron of Hastor takes on a diabolical plot to conquer all of Barsoom. When his heart's desire is kidnapped, Hadron embarks on a planet-wide quest to stop a maniacal Jeddak bent on world domination. He must overcome fiendish science gone mad to prevent the fall of all Barsoom.

Once upon a time, there was a spider named Willow. She lived in a tree, but little did Willow know she would soon meet a few friends along the way. Bo Raccoon, Lilly Ladybug, and Roxy Bumblebee would all soon meet their new friend Willow Spider in the big tree!

More than sixty years ago, William S. Burroughs and Jack Kerouac, two novice writers at the dawn of their careers, sat down to write a novel about the summer of 1944, when one of their friends killed another in a moment of brutal and tragic bloodshed. Alternating chapters, they pieced together a...

"The Return of Tarzan" is a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the second in his series of books about the title character Tarzan. It was first published in the pulp magazine New Story Magazine in the issues for June through December 1913; the first book edition was published in 1915 by A. C. McClurg.

Lord und Lady Greystoke sind angesehene Mitglieder der Londoner Gesellschaft, und ihrem kleinen Sohn Jack, dem künftigen Lord of Greystoke, wird eine standesgemäße Erziehung zuteil. Zum Leidwesen des Kindermädchens aber gebärdet sich Jack oft recht wild. Er spielt Gorilla und erschreckt die Ärmste damit. Begeistert verschlingt er Berichte über Afrika, den Urwald und wilde Tiere. Lady Jane bemerkt das mit Sorge. Jack weiß nicht, dass seine Eltern noch unter anderen Namen bekannt sind, nämlich als Tarzan und Jane.

Soldier and adventurer John Carter tells the story of how he returns to the planet Mars to be reunited with his love, the Martian princess Dejah Thoris. With his great friend Tars Tarkas, mighty Jeddak of Thark, Carter sets out in search of his princess. But Dejah Thoris has vanished. And Carter becomes trapped in the legendary Eden of Mars, from which none has ever escaped alive.

Civil War veteran John Carter is transported to a dying planet, where he must elude capture by giant green barbarians to rescue a Martian princess from certain doom. In this landmark of science fiction, the myths and mystery of the red planet supply a vibrant backdrop for a swashbuckling epic.

For six long Martian months, John Carter has haunted the terrifying Temple of the Sun. Inside the walls of this mysterious revolving tower is his beloved wife, Dejah Thoris, the beautiful princess of Barsoom. Worse yet, his wife is trapped there with the lovely but wicked Phaidor, who has sworn to make John Carter her own - even if it means murder. How can Carter gain access to the Temple, whose doors swing open only once a year? And when he does find his way inside, will he find Dejah Thoris's welcoming embrace - or her corpse?

For our conversation is in heaven. With this single line, the apostle Paul defines the whole of the Christian life. In A Treatise of Conversing in Heaven and Walking with God, Jeremiah Burroughs unfolds the rich biblical truth that the Christian’s “conversation” – his manner of life...

A princess vanishes. A prince stands accused. Across the red planet, a desperate pursuit begins. When Thuvia of Ptarth disappears, suspicion falls on Carthoris of Helium, son of the legendary John Carter. Determined to clear his name and rescue the woman he loves, Carthoris races across Barsoom...

When a renowned archaeologist vanishes while searching for the enigmatic Lost Tribe of the Wiramwazi Mountains, the call for help reaches only one man, Tarzan of the Apes. Raised by the jungle’s fiercest creatures, Tarzan possesses an unparalleled understanding of the wilderness and its secrets. But his journey into Africa's heart reveals more than he bargained for. As Tarzan navigates treacherous terrain, he encounters not only savage tribes and deadly beasts but also a mysterious lost land with twin cities that guard ancient secrets. These cities, steeped in history and legend, hold the ...

When Dick and Doc, two adventurous cousins who look like twins, board a train to visit their cousin Tarzan, they expect a thrilling getaway. But their journey takes a wild turn when the train derails, tossing them into the depths of the uncharted African jungle. As they explore their surroundings, they stumble upon a world teeming with danger, exotic creatures, and hidden mysteries. The jungle is alive with challenges, from fierce predators to ancient tribes, testing their courage and resourcefulness at every turn. With each twist and turn, Dick and Doc must navigate not only the treacherous ...

When Tarzan stumbles upon a hidden civilization of tiny warriors known as the Minunians, he finds himself thrust into a battle for survival and understanding. These fierce little people, with their own customs and conflicts, present both a challenge and an opportunity for the legendary lord of the jungle. As Tarzan navigates their world, he grapples with the balance between power and wisdom, forcing him to confront not only their warlike nature but his own instincts as a protector. Throughout this gripping audiobook, listeners will journey alongside Tarzan as he uncovers the mysteries of the ...