Tarzan and the Lost Empire

By Edgar Rice Burroughs

Book Overview

Tarzan and the Lost Empire is a novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the twelfth in his series of twenty-four books about the title character Tarzan. The novel is set in the early 20th century and tells the story of Tarzan's journey to the lost city of Opar, where he discovers an ancient civilization and a treasure trove of gold. Tarzan is tasked with rescuing a German archaeologist, Erich von Harben, who has disappeared in the remote jungle mountains of Africa. Tarzan's search leads him to a mysterious valley where he discovers two ancient Roman outposts. There, he is forced to fight in a gladiatorial arena to survive. Tarzan and the Lost Empire is a classic adventure tale that has captivated readers for generations, with its themes of exploration, discovery, and the triumph of good over evil.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 935522995X
• ISBN13: 9789355229953
• Release Date: February 2025
• Publisher: Classy Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

This was an ex Library book

The online description did not say it had been a library book. Upon receipt the protective film the library must have put on is peeling off, there are multiple labels on the book and the library card is still inside. This is a VERY old book as evidenced by the smell of the paper. It is no where close to being in Good condition. It should have been given to goodwill.

Super Reader

This adventure into a small lost civilisation of the past is a lot more fun than Lord of the Jungle. Tarzan is much more the focal character in this book, rather than a sideline character, so that helps. Running around with his simian sidekick provides some comic relief, as he comes up against a couple of tinpot Caesars, manhandles one, overcomes in the arena, survives a siege, and topples some government. Definitely entertaining. "He rose from the throne and raised his hand for silence. The hum of voices ceased. "Caesar is dead, but upon someone of you must fall the mantle of Caesar." "Long live Tarzan! Long live the new Caesar!" cried one of the gladiators, and instantly every Sanguinarian in the room took up the cry." Tarzan doesn't really fancy the job, so makes a suggestion that one of his martial Roman friends would fill the void nicely.