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Tarzan ist der Sohn des britischen Lords Greystoke und dessen Frau, die zu Beginn noch schwanger ist. Die beiden werden Opfer einer Meuterei, werden an der afrikanischen Küste ausgesetzt und richten sich dort ein. Sie bauen eine kleine Hütte, in der sie sich sicherer fühlen als im wilden Dschungel. Ihr Sohn erhält den Namen John Clayton II., Lord Greystoke. Die Mutter stirbt, als er ein Jahr alt ist; sein Vater lässt sein Leben im Kampf gegen eine Affenbande. Von da an heißt der Waise „Tarzan“ und wird von dieser Gruppe Affen aufgezogen, unter denen sich die Affenfrau Kala besonders um ihn kümmert.

At the Earth's Core by Edgar Rice Burroughs follows David Innes, an adventurous miner who, along with his friend Abner Perry, discovers a way to drill into the Earth's crust. They venture into a subterranean world called Pellucidar, filled with prehistoric creatures and strange civilizations.Upon arrival, they encounter various challenges, including hostile tribes and a fearsome dinosaur-like creature. Innes finds himself embroiled in a struggle for power between the tribes, ultimately leading him to rescue a beautiful woman named Dian the Beautiful. The novel explores themes of survival, ...

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 1000+ audiobooks, all ad free!Here is Nu, son of Nu, seeking to test his mettle against the terrible fangs of the ferocious saber-tooth tiger. Here is Victoria Custer, guest of Tarzan, seeking vacation and adventure and finding more than she could ever have dreamed of. Here is THE ETERNAL SAVAGE, filled with terrific adventure, of primitive man against monster beast, and of comely cavewoman against unending peril in a world where civilization was not even a cloud on the volcanic horizon.

Mysteriously projected to Mars, Captain John Carter of Virginia finds himself a captive of the savage Tharks, four-armed green Martian warriors roving the dead sea bottoms. Among them he meets one who will change his life forever—the incomparable Dejah Thoris, regal princess of the nation of Helium, captured while on a scientific mission to study the dwindling atmosphere of dying Barsoom. With the steel of his sword and the strength of his earthly muscles, John Carter will stop at nothing to free the woman who has captured his heart, even as she spurns his love.

The best swordsman of two worlds, John Carter, is about to head off on two more legendary adventures! Once again the Warlord of Mars finds himself and his beloved Dejah Thoris face to face with new perils on Barsoom. He will explore the Ancient City of Korvas, fight hoards of rats, giants, and skeleton men; and ride on the backs of thoats as bravely as ever!

Llana of Gathol is a unique volume in John Carter’s Barsoom series. While the previous books featured a single story throughout, Llana of Gathol is an anthology of four shorter tales written later in Edgar Rice Burroughs’ life. These stories are, The Ancient Dead, The Black Pirates of Barsoom, Yellow Men on Mars and Invisible Men of Mars. These are also considered to be the John Carter stories with the most humor, and explore the life of an older John Carter, Llana of Gathol being his granddaughter.

The first book in the legendary Tarzan series tells the story of John Clayton, born in the coastal jungles of Africa to a marooned couple from England, adopted as an infant by apes after they die, then raised in ignorance of his human heritage.

Tarzan disenchanted with civilized life leaves America for Europe. But after numerous scrapes and adventures Tarzan is ultimately ambushed and thrown overboard the ship he has taken passage on. He swims for his life and miraculously finds himself in the coastal jungle where he was brought up by apes. Tarzan once again becomes part of the jungle life and finds himself actively protecting a new adopted family. But Civilization is only around the corner and it is not finished with Tarzan. Non-stop action and adventure!

Long has John Carter waited for the revolving door of the devious Temple of the Sun to open, not knowing whether his beloved Dejah Thoris lives or has perished upon the other side. But before the door can open, the princess is spirited away by a conspiracy of her husband’s deadliest enemies. The trail leads from the steaming swamps of Kaol and Ptarth to the frigid Carrion Caves lying beyond the ice barrier that fringes the far north.

After ten long years stranded on Earth, John Carter returns once again to Barsoom. But this time, he finds himself fighting for his life in the Valley Dor—the presumed Martian paradise that is in reality a violent hellscape, where legions of blood-thirsty Plant Men and four-armed great apes reward with bitter death believers who take the final pilgrimage down the sacred River Iss. Reunited with Tars Tarkas, his loyal green Martian friend, John Carter runs awry into the hands of the Holy Therns, the ancient cult that in secret rules all Barsoom.

The Land That Time Forgot is a thrilling lost-world adventure in which a group of World War I survivors is stranded on an uncharted island filled with dinosaurs and primitive humans. As they fight for survival, they uncover the island’s bizarre evolutionary secrets.

The Moon Maid is the first novel in Edgar Rice Burroughs’ sci-fi Moon Trilogy. When Earth’s first interplanetary voyage goes awry, the crew lands on the Moon, discovering an underground civilization with warring factions. Filled with action, romance, and alien intrigue, this is a thrilling adventure in classic pulp style.

The Master Mind of Mars follows an Earth soldier who finds himself on Mars, learning the dark arts of suspended animation and brain transplantation. As he fights to rescue his beloved from an evil Martian ruler, he assembles a bizarre team of allies—including a resurrected warrior, a brain-altered beast, and an infamous assassin. A thrilling sci-fi romance filled with action and satire.

The Mucker is a swashbuckling adventure following Billy Byrne, a rough Chicago street fighter who is shanghaied onto a pirate ship. Shipwrecked on a jungle island, he must battle ruthless outlaws and samurai warriors while uncovering the true meaning of honor.

The Outlaw of Torn is a thrilling medieval adventure about a mysterious warrior feared across England. Raised to despise the monarchy, he becomes the most notorious outlaw in the kingdom, only to discover a shocking secret about his past. With sword fights, intrigue, and romance, this is a swashbuckling tale of revenge and redemption.

The Oakdale Affair is a mysterious and suspenseful tale featuring Bridge, a wandering poet and selfless hobo. When he encounters a runaway disguised as a boy, a series of bizarre events unfold—murders, thieves, and a hidden treasure. A thrilling blend of crime, adventure, and gothic mystery.

Son of Tarzan continues the thrilling saga of the jungle hero as Tarzan’s son, Jack, embarks on his own wild adventure. When an old enemy seeks revenge, Jack is lured into the untamed wilderness, where he must embrace his father’s legacy to survive. With danger at every turn, fierce battles, and the call of the wild pulling him deeper into the jungle, will he rise to the challenge or be lost to civilization forever? A gripping tale of adventure, identity, and destiny.

In Tarzan the Terrible, Tarzan’s search for his kidnapped wife Jane leads him to the lost world of Pal-ul-don, a prehistoric land filled with dinosaurs and strange humanoid creatures. As he navigates this savage landscape, he must fight to prove himself among its warring inhabitants. A thrilling blend of fantasy, adventure, and jungle action!

In Tarzan and the Ant Men, Lord Greystoke finds himself in one of his most unusual adventures yet—shrunk down to the size of the warlike Minunians, a miniature race embroiled in endless conflict. As Tarzan navigates their perilous world, he must use his strength, intelligence, and survival skills in a battle where size no longer determines power. Will the jungle hero triumph in a land where the smallest warriors are the fiercest? A thrilling mix of action, fantasy, and classic adventure!

The Warlord of Mars is a science fantasy novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the third of his Barsoom series. Burroughs began writing it in June, 1913, going through five working titles; Yellow Men of Barsoom, The Fighting Prince of Mars, Across Savage Mars, The Prince of Helium, and The War Lord of Mars.