
In this thrilling adventure, the jungle’s most iconic protector is called upon when a renowned archaeologist vanishes while hunting the secrets of a mysterious mountain tribe. Tarzan, raised among the apes and intimately attuned to the wild, leads a rescue mission that quickly turns into something far larger than a simple search‑and‑save.
Deep in the untamed interior, the ape‑man uncovers twin cities of stone and marble, remnants of a ruthless empire that disappeared fifteen centuries ago. Amid crumbling arches and forgotten arenas, he must navigate ancient intrigues while confronting the modern dangers of rival explorers and ferocious beasts.
The story blends the raw excitement of jungle survival with the intrigue of a lost civilization, offering listeners a vivid tapestry of action, mystery, and the timeless bond between Tarzan and the world he calls home.
Language
en
Duration
~6 hours (369K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Original publisher
United States: Ace Books, Inc., 1929.
Credits
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2023-04-18
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1875–1950
Best known for creating Tarzan and John Carter, he helped shape modern adventure fiction with fast-moving stories that carried readers from jungle canopies to the surface of Mars. His novels mixed cliffhanger excitement with a huge sense of wonder, and they still influence fantasy and science fiction today.
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