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This book is a biography of the writer who created the character, Tarzan.
Quick Summary
If you've ever wondered who dreamed up Tarzan and the wild jungle adventures that have been popular for a century, this biography of Edgar Rice Burroughs will give you the inside story. It follows Burroughs from his restless childhood, through his failed attempts at various jobs, to his sudden breakthrough when he typed out the first Tarzan tale on a cheap typewriter. The narrative is packed with anecdotes like the time he came up with the famous Tarzan yell while listening to a circus lion and shows how his love of pulp magazines and frontier stories fueled his imagination. It's a great pick for any teen who loves adventure, whether they're die-hard Tarzan fans or just curious about how a story gets from a writer's mind to the big screen. Parents will appreciate that the book is grounded in real history, though there are a few scenes of early 20th-century warfare and some outdated attitudes that give a chance to talk about context. If you enjoy biographies of other daring creators like Jules Verne or H. G. Wells, you'll find this a fun, fast read that makes the man behind the ape-man feel surprisingly alive.