Tarzan's Quest

By Edgar Rice Burroughs

Book Overview

A single cry pierces the emerald hush of the African wilderness, where secrets older than memory slumber beneath tangled vines. In this classic adventure, the familiar world is swept away by the pulse of a lost tribe's legend and the intoxicating promise of immortality. As the jungle's shadows deepen, a daring expedition-led by indomitable heroes and the loyal Waziri warriors-pushes beyond the known, risking everything to unravel a mystery that could change the course of human destiny. Danger and allure entwine at every step, from the perils of jungle survival to the ancient rites that guard the tribe's most coveted secret. Set against the backdrop of 1930s literature, this tale is more than a thrilling pursuit; it is a vivid exploration of courage, loyalty, and the eternal tension between civilisation and the wild. The journey is marked by the enduring partnership of two of fiction's most beloved adventurers, whose bond is tested amidst treacherous landscapes and enigmatic customs. The narrative pulses with the energy of the Tarzan series, capturing the spirit of discovery that has enchanted generations of readers. The quest for immortality, woven through the lush tapestry of the African jungle, resonates today as a timeless meditation on what it means to be human and to seek meaning in the unknown. 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. For casual readers drawn to the allure of the unknown and classic-collection buyers seeking a piece of literary heritage, this is an essential addition-a work that stands as a testament to the enduring power of adventure novels and the imagination of Edgar Rice Burroughs books.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9374122049
• ISBN13: 9789374122044
• Release Date: March 2026
• Publisher: Alpha Edition
• Length: 214 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.0" x 0.5" x 6.0"

Customer Reviews

Actually this one is more like Jane's great adventure

"Tarzan's Quest" was the 19th of the Tarzan novels written by Edgar Rice Burroughs and represents the last time that Jane Clayton, Lady Greystoke, was a major character. In fact, she is really the main character in the story, which was originally published as a six-part serial in "The Blue Book Magazine" from October 1935 to March 1936 under the title "Tarzan and the Immortal Men." ERB scholars have hypothesized that the author, who was going through a divorce when he was writing the story, was really writing a romance for Florence Dearholt, whom he would marry the following year. For those who are away of the biographical details of Burroughs' life you can have fun wondering if the Princess Sborov is his soon to be ex-wife. However, such speculation takes away from enjoying this adventure romance, which is one of the few halfway decent Tarzan stories in the second half of the series.Jane Clayton is at the Savoy, when she runs into the Princess Sborov (the former Kitty Krause), who shares some gossip. It seems an American ganster told her abut witch doctor who had a secret formula that keeps you young forever. The Princess is financing an expedition to find this exlir of youth and Jane agrees to accompany them home to Africa. That is where Tarzan is investigating the disappearance of teenage girls in the area. At that point there is one of those fierce storms that ERB was enamored with and the plane crashes, leaving Jane to try and lead her bickering group to safety. Tarzan gets captured by Bukena warriors, so Jane really is on her own. Plus there is that witch doctor and his secret formula out there somewhere in the jungle as well.The working title of this story was actually "Tarzan and Jane," which makes perfect sense because for most of the book the chapters alternate between what is happening with the two characters. The Tarzan plot line is pretty much a series of delaying actions to keep the Lord of the Jungle from saving the day too song and allowing Jane a chance to show what she can do without her husband around. Early in the series after he had created La of Opar, Burroughs regretted having married Tarzan off and actually had a novel where he killed Jane off. "Tarzan's Quest" would be the antithesis of that earlier impulse and it is fair to say that Jane actually does more in terms of heroics than all of the previous Tarzan books combined. There are few Tarzan novels really worth reading once you get past the first ten, and this would be one of them.