Tarzan of the Apes [Blackstone Edition]

De: Edgar Rice Burroughs

Narrado por: James Slattery

Deep in the heart of the Congo a small baby is adopted by Kala, a fierce anthropoid ape of the tribe of Kerchak. Here, protected by his savage foster mother, Tarzan (for so she named him) learned the secrets of jungle life - how to talk with all animals, how to move like a shadow, how to swing freely through the teeming forest, how to fight barehanded the great carnivores. Here he acquired the strength and agility of his guardian apes, and the same keen sense of smell and sound that all wild creatures need to protect themselves. Here he cemented his lifelong friendship with the tribe of Tantor, the great grey elephants. And here, in time, his human intelligence brought him to the leadership of his own tribe.

Fierce, proud, free, superlatively stong and nobly made, Tarzan of the Apes proved himself truly the unconquerable Lord of the Jungle. But civilization holds traps for the jungle-bred. And even Tarzan was not immune to the craft and guile of human beings.

Public Domain (P)1994 Blackstone Audiobooks

Love love love

Great story and narration! I loved reading this book and listening was just as good.

Me Tarzan You Jane

Probably a scant 4, but here's a fun listen if you grew up watching Tarzan, the TV show, and have never read the book. Naturally it's dated, which just makes it more interesting . . . and humorous. if you can read all the Me Tarzan You Jane stuff without at least cracking a smile ... go ask someone to tickle you so you can lighten up!

bravo

yet again a great Reading of a good book
bravo bravo bravo keep them coming

Couldn't Stop Listening

Very good book. Different thatn the movie. Sad ending. Good narrator. Good book! Listen to book!

It’s Been Over 60 Years - Fun to Reread

I really enjoyed rereading Tarzan after 60 years. I’d forgotten much of the story and instead recall the Johnny Weissmuller version of my childhood. Burroughs writing style and narrative were excellent and the story flows well. I hadn’t recognized some of the authors prejudices at the time but that are now quite evident. However in spite of those, it is a fast-paced adventure book that’s fun to read from time to time amidst many of the more serious works I read. And yes, I recommend this book.

Beautiful!

I really loved this book. The sheer ability Edgar has to teleport his audience straight into the African jungle is a type of writing I think only few authors ever achieve. Besides the slightly uneasy references to local African peoples I still think this is a book that stands the test of time. Truly a must read for fiction fans.

Very realistic

Well read but nothing close to the commercialized versions of Tarzan. I recommend it only to those who prefer realistic storys and don't care for happy endings.

Good Story

Good Story, a bit dated but a good reminder of the age old tale of Tarzan. excellent narration.

Awesome book!

The book was intriguing from the very first chapter. It held my attention through the entire book. I did not want to see the book come to an end. I have in fact, purchased the sequel.

A classic!!!

No movie has ever done justice to this classic!! I read them all as a teenager and am enjoying them 50 years later…