
By - Edgar Rice Burroughs
Chapter I
HERE LIES JOHN TIPPET ENGLISHMAN KILLED BY TYRANNOSAURUS 10 SEPT. A.D. 1916 R.I.P.
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
A small band of hunters sets out from the remote Fort Dinosaur, trekking through a bewildering mix of jungle, meadow and towering fern‑filled cliffs on an unexplored island. The vivid landscape brims with exotic flora and a restless chorus of unseen creatures, creating an atmosphere that is both beautiful and perilous. As the men banter and compare their strange surroundings to familiar streets, a sudden, guttural growl from a thicket signals that the wilderness is far from empty.
The party’s uneasy camaraderie is tested when a massive, ancient bear bursts from the underbrush, forcing each explorer to decide between bold action and cautious retreat. Leader Bradley, quick‑thinking and unflinching, directs the group through a frantic exchange of fire and desperate maneuvering. Their frantic scramble among the trees offers a pulse‑racing glimpse of survival against a creature that seems torn from legend, setting the stage for a larger quest into the island’s hidden dangers.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (198K characters)
Release date
1996-06-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

1875–1950
Best known for creating Tarzan and John Carter, he helped shape modern adventure and science fiction with fast-moving stories full of strange worlds and larger-than-life heroes. His books reached a huge audience and kept inspiring films, comics, and new readers long after his lifetime.
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