
Set in the untamed wilderness of a mysterious island, a small band of explorers leaves the safety of Fort Dinosaur to find a way up the towering barrier cliffs. Bradley leads his companions Sinclair, Brady, James, and Tippet across lush jungles, meadowlands, and towering fern forests, each step echoing with the sounds of countless unseen creatures. Their banter masks a growing unease as the alien landscape feels both beautiful and threatening.
The expedition’s lighthearted trek takes a deadly turn when a massive, ancient bear bursts from a thicket, its roar shaking the air. Bradley’s quick thinking and steady aim become the group’s only hope, as the men scramble for trees and shelter while the beast charges. Tension crackles with every shot, every footfall, and the thin line between survival and disaster hangs in the balance. Listeners are drawn into the pulse‑pounding moment where bravery and instinct clash with a predator from a forgotten age.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (198K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Judith Boss.
Release date
1996-06-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects

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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