
In the heart of an untamed equatorial jungle, a boy raised by a tribe of great apes has learned to move through the trees with effortless grace, hunting, laughing, and surviving alongside his wild family. Though his origins are shrouded in mystery, he possesses a keen mind and a fierce love for the forest that shaped him. The story follows his daily life among the apes, where every rustle of leaves and distant roar becomes a familiar rhythm.
When a young female ape named Teeka appears, the boy’s world shifts from pure instinct to a tender, confusing new awareness. He finds himself drawn to her beauty and spirit, feeling both wonder and jealousy as he compares his own human features to the sleek coats of his companions. As his feelings deepen, the jungle’s ordinary challenges begin to echo his inner turmoil, promising a journey of self‑discovery that will test the bonds of his adopted family.
Language
en
Duration
~7 hours (411K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Judith Boss
Release date
1994-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1875–1950
Best known for creating Tarzan and John Carter, this hugely popular adventure writer helped shape early science fiction and fantasy. His stories mixed jungle action, lost worlds, and interplanetary romance in a way that still feels energetic today.
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