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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, ...

Prolific sci-fi and fantasy writer Edgar Rice Burroughs's second novel follows a rebel outlaw in 13th century England during the Second Barons' War, making for an adventurous tale akin to Robin Hood that's perfect for anyone that loves an historical action and adventure story.

Tarzan kehrt nach Opar zurück, wo sich eine verlorene Kolonie des sagenumwobenen Atlantis befinden soll. Während Atlantis selbst vor Tausenden von Jahren in den Fluten versank, bauten die Menschen von Opar weiterhin das Gold ab. Aber nur Tarzan weiß um den wahren Standort des Goldschatzes.

Tarzan, der sich jetzt John nennt, und Jane versuchen, ihren gemeinsamen Sohn Jack nichts von Tarzans Dschungelvergangenheit wissen zu lassen. Es scheint ein glückliches Leben zu werden, bis Jack in einer Tiershow einen Affen sieht, der offenbar eine gemeinsame Geschichte mit seinem Vater hat. Es ist der Affe Akut. Und sein neuer Besitzer ist der ruchlose Pawlowitsch, 10 Jahre galt er als verschollen und jetzt wittert er die Chance, sich an Tarzan zu rächen.

The Cave Girl is an action-packed tale of survival and self-discovery. Shipwrecked intellectual Waldo Emerson Smith-Jones must adapt to life on a jungle island filled with primitive tribes and deadly beasts. As he transforms from weakling to warrior, he fights for the love of the beautiful Nadara.

After the long exile on Earth, John Carter finally returned to his beloved Mars. But beautiful Dejah Thoris, the woman he loved, had vanished. Now he was trapped in the legendary Eden of Mars - an Eden from which none ever escaped alive. The Gods of Mars is a science fantasy novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the second of his Barsoom series. It was first published in The All-Story as a five-part serial in the issues for January-May 1913. It was later published as a complete novel by A. C. McClurg in September, 1918.

Tarzan und Jane haben einen Sohn bekommen, den sie Jack nennen. Tarzan ist für die Regenzeit zu seinem Anwesen in London zurückgekehrt. Seine Widersacher aus dem vorigen Roman, Rokoff und Pawlowitsch, entkommen aus dem Gefängnis und entführen Tarzans Sohn. Ihre Falle ist raffiniert und heimtückisch und führt dazu, dass sowohl Tarzan als auch Jane ebenfalls entführt werden. Rokoff verbannt Tarzan auf eine Dschungelinsel und teilt ihm mit, dass Jack einem Kannibalenstamm überlassen wird, um als einer der ihren aufgezogen zu werden.

"Tarzan of the Apes," the original masterpiece by Edgar Rice Burroughs, transports listeners to the lush, mysterious depths of the African jungle where Tarzan, a child raised by apes, grows into a formidable figure, bridging the gap between the wild and the civilized.

Tarzan finds an outpost of European knights and crusaders from a "forbidden valley" hidden in the mountains.

Tarzan and a young German find a lost remnant of the Roman empire hidden in the mountains of Africa. This novel is notable for the introduction of Nkima, who serves as Tarzan's monkey companion in it and a number of later Tarzan stories. It also reintroduces Muviro, first seen in Tarzan and the Golden Lion, as sub-chief of Tarzan's Waziri warriors.

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 Mad King is an action-packed swashbuckling adventure in the vein of The Prisoner of Zenda. A young American finds himself mistaken for a European king and is thrown into a world of political intrigue, sword fights, and romance. Can he survive long enough to claim his rightful place?

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 People That Time Forgot is the thrilling second installment in Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Caspak trilogy. A rescue mission to an uncharted island reveals a land lost in time, where dinosaurs roam and ancient civilizations battle for survival. A pulse-pounding adventure of prehistoric danger and discovery.

Pellucidar is the second novel in Edgar Rice Burroughs’ thrilling Hollow Earth series. Mining heir David Innes returns to the prehistoric world of Pellucidar, where time stands still and humanity struggles against reptilian overlords. A gripping tale of survival, war, and discovery in a land beneath our feet.

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.

Red Hawk is a thrilling sci-fi adventure in Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Moon Series. Set in a future where humanity is enslaved by the dreaded Kalkars, Julian 20th—known as the Red Hawk—leads a fierce rebellion. Mounted on his warhorse Red Lightning, he fights for the last free Americans in a relentless battle for survival.