Tarzan of the Apes (Edgar Rice Burroughs, Anthony Hope) (9780451530189)

Tarzan of the ApesEdgar Rice BurroughsWith an Introduction by Gore VidalSet amid the vibrant colors and sounds of the African jungle, this classic work has beckoned generations of readers toward a glorious journey of pure adventure. This is the story of the ape-man Tarzan, raised in the wild, and how he learns the secrets of the jungle to survive. When his paradise is invaded by white men, Tarzans life changes. Speaking directly to our childhood fantasies, Tarzan of the Apes takes us to that faraway place in our minds where dreams prevailand where we too can be masters of our environment.The Prisoner of ZendaAnthony HopeWith an Introduction by Justin KaplanA perilous impersonation, a forbidden romance, a bold rescue, and a battle to the death against a malevolent foe in his ancient lairthese form the key elements in one of the greatest and most irresistible novels of adventure ever written. In the mythical kingdom of Ruritania, Rudolf Rassendyll is called upon to impersonate the abducted heir to the throneand he soon finds himself engaged to a beautiful princess whom he can love only while living a lie. Between its vivid emotion and unflagging action, The Prisoner of Zenda is the ultimate reading experience for those who seek to escape into a world of danger, daring, and noble deeds.