Tarzan the Untamed by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a novel that follows the story of Tarzan, a man raised by gorillas in the African jungle. The book begins with Tarzan's encounter with a group of American tourists, who are stranded in the jungle after their plane crashes. Tarzan saves them and takes them to his home, where they learn about his life among the gorillas. Meanwhile, a villainous character named Nikolas Rokoff is searching for a valuable diamond mine in the jungle, and he will stop at nothing to find it. Tarzan must confront Rokoff and his henchmen to protect his home and the people he has saved. The book is filled with action, adventure, and romance, as Tarzan navigates his dual identity as a civilized man and a jungle creature. The novel explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the struggle between good and evil.
By Edgar Rice Burroughs · First published 1915 · Genre: Adventure, Action, Fantasy · 24 chapters