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Paperback. Condition: Good. 'I am Tarzan, King of the Apes, mighty hunter, mighty fighter. In all the jungle there is none so great.'Tarzan first came swinging through the jungle in the pages of a pulp-fiction magazine in 1912, and subsequently in the novel that went on to spawn numerous film and other adaptations. The infant Tarzan is orphaned after his parents are marooned and killed on the coast of West Africa. Adopted by an ape-mother, Tarzan grows up to become a model of physical strength and natural prowess, and eventually leader of his tribe. When he encounters a group of white Europeans, and rescues Jane Porter from a marauding ape, he finds love, and must choose between the values of civilization and the jungle.The Tarzan of popular imagination bears only limited resemblance to Edgar Rice Burroughs's creation, and the complex backdrop of colonial appropriation, literary heritage, and nostalgic yearning from which he emerged. This edition considers these contexts, as well as the enduring appeal of the King of the Apes.…

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

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Paperback. Condition: Good. 'I am Tarzan, King of the Apes, mighty hunter, mighty fighter. In all the jungle there is none so great.'Tarzan first came swinging through the jungle in the pages of a pulp-fiction magazine in 1912, and subsequently in the novel that went on to spawn numerous film and other adaptations. The infant Tarzan is orphaned after his parents are marooned and killed on the coast of West Africa. Adopted by an ape-mother, Tarzan grows up to become a model of physical strength and natural prowess, and eventually leader of his tribe. When he encounters a group of white Europeans, and rescues Jane Porter from a marauding ape, he finds love, and must choose between the values of civilization and the jungle.The Tarzan of popular imagination bears only limited resemblance to Edgar Rice Burroughs's creation, and the complex backdrop of colonial appropriation, literary heritage, and nostalgic yearning from which he emerged. This edition considers these contexts, as well as the enduring appeal of the King of the Apes.…

paperback. Condition: Very Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Binding Tight Minor Highlighting Light Edge Wear. Book.

Paperback. Condition: Fair. A readable copy of the book which may include some defects such as highlighting and notes. Cover and pages may be creased and show discolouration.

Condition: New.

Condition: New.

Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. Tarzan first came swinging through the jungle in the pages of a pulp-fiction magazine in 1912, and subsequently in the novel that went on to spawn numerous film and other adaptations. In its pages we find Tarzan's origins: how he is orphaned after his parents are marooned and killed on the coast of West Africa, and is adopted by an ape-mother. He grows up to become a model of physical strength and natural prowess, and eventually leader of his tribe. When he encounters a group of white Europeans, and rescues Jane Porter from a marauding ape, he finds love, and must choose between the values of the jungle and civilization.The Tarzan of popular imagination bears only limited resemblance to Edgar Rice Burroughs's creation, and the complex backdrop of colonial appropriation, literary heritage, and nostalgic yearning from which he emerged. This new edition considers these contexts, as well as the enduring appeal of the King of the Apes. First published in the pages of a pulp-fiction magazine, Tarzan of the Apes has gone on to become one of America's most enduring cultural icons. The story of an orphaned child growing up among the apes is here set within its historical and literary contexts, and appendices include readers' letters and selections from related narratives. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Paper Back. Condition: New.

Condition: As New. Unread book in perfect condition.

Condition: Like New. LIGHTNING FAST SHIPPING! Like New Paperback- Very minor cover scuffing. Ships Fast.

Condition: New.

paperback. Condition: New. 1st Edition. Ships in a BOX from Central Missouri! UPS shipping for most packages, (Priority Mail for AK/HI/APO/PO Boxes).

Condition: Good. Former library copy. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Includes library markings. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Paperback. Condition: New. Tarzan first came swinging through the jungle in the pages of a pulp-fiction magazine in 1912, and subsequently in the novel that went on to spawn numerous film and other adaptations. In its pages we find Tarzan's origins: how he is orphaned after his parents are marooned and killed on the coast of West Africa, and is adopted by an ape-mother. He grows up to become a model of physical strength and natural prowess, and eventually leader of his tribe. When he encounters a group of white Europeans, and rescues Jane Porter from a marauding ape, he finds love, and must choose between the values of the jungle and civilization.The Tarzan of popular imagination bears only limited resemblance to Edgar Rice Burroughs's creation, and the complex backdrop of colonial appropriation, literary heritage, and nostalgic yearning from which he emerged. This new edition considers these contexts, as well as the enduring appeal of the King of the Apes.…

Paperback. Condition: New. Tarzan first came swinging through the jungle in the pages of a pulp-fiction magazine in 1912, and subsequently in the novel that went on to spawn numerous film and other adaptations. In its pages we find Tarzan's origins: how he is orphaned after his parents are marooned and killed on the coast of West Africa, and is adopted by an ape-mother. He grows up to become a model of physical strength and natural prowess, and eventually leader of his tribe. When he encounters a group of white Europeans, and rescues Jane Porter from a marauding ape, he finds love, and must choose between the values of the jungle and civilization.The Tarzan of popular imagination bears only limited resemblance to Edgar Rice Burroughs's creation, and the complex backdrop of colonial appropriation, literary heritage, and nostalgic yearning from which he emerged. This new edition considers these contexts, as well as the enduring appeal of the King of the Apes.…

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Soft cover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. NF. 1st Printing of the 2010 World's Classics Soft Cover Edition thus, edited, with introduction and notes, by Jason Haslam. Book is straight, square, tightly and evenly bound, and free of markings, blemishes and creasing at the gutter, hinges and spine; light rubbing on rear hinge the only visible flaw, Cover is otherwise clean and bright, with sharp corners and joints, straight head, tail, spine, hinges and edges, boldly legible lettering and crisply distinct design and illustration. (Please see Seller images). ISBN 9780199542888. ShiroBooks, independent bookseller, takes pride in accurate descriptions, careful wrapping and safe shipping. CONTACT SHIROBOOKS PRIOR TO ORDERING if any questions or for more information, details or photos. …

Paperback. Condition: New. Brand new book, sourced directly from publisher. Dispatch time is 24-48 hours from our warehouse. Book will be sent in robust, secure packaging to ensure it reaches you securely.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. First Edition. Fine, internally clean, solid hardback in a Near Fine dust jacket. #.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. 1st Edition. Some edgewear and corner bumping. Edited with an Introduction and Notes by Jason Haslam. Contents - Acknowledgements; Introduction; Note on the Text; Select Bibliography; A Chronology of Edgar Rice Burroughs; TARZAN OF THE APES; Appendix I: Readers' Letters; Appendix II: Henry M. Stanley, "In Darkest Africa"; Appendix III: Peter the Wild Boy; Appendix IV: Ralph Waldo Emerson, 'Self-Reliance'; Explanatory Notes. …

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 288 pages. 7.60x5.09x0.90 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. pp. 288.

Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 288 pages. 7.60x5.09x0.90 inches. In Stock.

Condition: New. First published in the pages of a pulp-fiction magazine, Tarzan of the Apes has gone on to become one of America's most enduring cultural icons. The story of an orphaned child growing up among the apes is here set within its historical and literary contexts, and appendices include readers' letters and selections from related narratives. Editor(s): Haslam, Jason. Num Pages: 320 pages. BIC Classification: FC; FJ. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 195 x 129 x 19. Weight in Grams: 239. . 2010. Paperback. . . . .…