Back to the Stone Age

By Edgar Rice Burroughs

Book Overview

A world where time folds inwards and the sun never sets, where the next step could lead to love or annihilation-such is the realm that awaits within these pages. In the depths of the inner earth, a modern man is cast into a land untouched by civilisation, forced to navigate the perils of prehistoric world exploration and the raw pulse of stone age survival. Here, the ancient and the unknown collide: towering prehistoric creatures thunder across primeval plains, and the clash of prehistoric tribes echoes through vast, uncharted jungles. Every heartbeat is a gamble, every alliance a test, in a place where the only certainty is danger-and the possibility of discovering the best and worst in oneself. At the heart of this adventure science fiction novel lies a journey that transcends mere escapism. It is a lost world adventure, transporting readers to the legendary Pellucidar setting, a creation that has enthralled generations with its blend of wonder and peril. The narrative's relentless pace and vivid imagery have secured its place among the most beloved Edgar Rice Burroughs fiction, offering a gripping inner earth journey that is as much about the human spirit as it is about survival against the odds. The tension between primitive romance and the brutality of nature lends the tale a stone age romance tale quality, while the constant threat of prehistoric tribes conflict keeps the stakes ever high. This book was out of print for decades and is now republished by Alpha Editions. It has been restored for today's and future generations. This edition is not just a reprint - it's a collector's item and a cultural treasure. Whether you are a casual reader seeking the thrill of Pellucidar series books or a classic-collection buyer drawn to the enduring legacy of Edgar Rice Burroughs novels, this restored masterpiece offers a window into a world where imagination reigns supreme and the adventure never ends.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9374127911
• ISBN13: 9789374127919
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 184 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"

Customer Reviews

Not the best Pellucidar book but not the worst

Even though it was clear by the time ERB wrote this, the Pellucidar books were starting to falter, I greatly enjoyed this book. I have a few reasons for this: One, Von Horst (or Von) is a likeable hero who isn't quite as gratuitously stupid as some of Burroughs' other heroes. For another, I just liked the spunky, matter-of-fact heroine, La-ja. She's easily one of ERB's best heroines despite being cast in the standard mold of such a character. While parts of the book seemed overdone (ie, the Mammoth Men portion), others were quite appealing(the Gorbuses, Von's living death in the trodon cave). For me then this was a satisfying read that more than paid off when in the end Von finally fought Gaz. Surely not among ERB's best but definitely far above his worst.