The People That Time Forgot

Zusatztext "I  highly recommend  Campfire’s comics. They do what they are intended to do and do it in  a way that excites kids about classic literature." —  Chris Wilson! The Graphic Classroom (a resource for teachers and librarians) "The art is lively and detailed... These are well-drawn and exciting adventure stories." —  JenniferW!  No Flying No Tights Informationen zum Autor Edgar Rice Burroughs was born in Chicago in 1875. He took inspiration for many of his stories from the classical mythology and literature he studied in his youth! and from the time he spent at an Idaho ranch set up by his brothers. A Princess of Mars appeared as a novel in 1912! and his career as a professional writer took off. Another phenomenally successful novel was Tarzan of the Apes ! published in 1914. The character Tarzan went on to become a legend in his own right. Burroughs died on March 19! 1950 having written well over 50 novels. Klappentext It was supposed to be a standard rescue... As far as Tom Billings was concerned! all he had to do was set sail for the South Pacific island of Caprona and find the last-known whereabouts of Bowen J Tyler. It sounded so simple. However! arriving on the island with his own private army! Billings becomes separated from his companions after a machine gun fight with what appears to be a prehistoric creature. Standing between Billings and Tyler is the interior of the island! known to its local population as Caspak. It is a hot! overgrown! and unforgiving land. We accompany Billings step by step as he experiences strange rituals! vicious creatures and ancient tribes - many of whom want to kill him. There are times when he almost resigns himself to death in the face of insurmountable odds. But! true to his nature! he never gives up. The People that Time Forgot is the second book in the Caspak trilogy! written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Since 1918! this science fiction story has delighted and enthralled millions of readers. Preceded by The Land that Time Forgot! this second book in the Caspak trilogy will capture your imagination! by bringing to life the wild! ferocious and dangerous island that is Caspak. Zusammenfassung It was supposed to be a standard rescue... As far as Tom Billings was concerned! all he had to do was set sail for the South Pacific island of Caprona and find the last-known whereabouts of Bowen J Tyler. It sounded so simple. However! arriving on the island with his own private army! Billings becomes separated from his companions after a machine gun fight with what appears to be a prehistoric creature. Standing between Billings and Tyler is the interior of the island! known to its local population as Caspak. It is a hot! overgrown! and unforgiving land. We accompany Billings step by step as he experiences strange rituals! vicious creatures and ancient tribes - many of whom want to kill him. There are times when he almost resigns himself to death in the face of insurmountable odds. But! true to his nature! he never gives up. The People that Time Forgot is the second book in the Caspak trilogy! written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. Since 1918! this science fiction story has delighted and enthralled millions of readers. Preceded by The Land that Time Forgot! this second book in the Caspak trilogy will capture your imagination! by bringing to life the wild! ferocious and dangerous island that is Caspak. ...

Product details

• Authors: Edgar Rice Burroughs, Edgar Rice/ Jones Burroughs, K.L. Jones, Steven Philip Jones
• Assisted by: K. L. Jones (Illustration), Steven Philip Jones (Editor)
• Publisher: Random House USA
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 04.01.2011
• EAN: 9789380028392
• ISBN: 978-93-80028-39-2
• No. of pages: 72
• Dimensions: 165 mm x 260 mm x 6 mm
• Series: Campfire Graphic Novels; Campfire Graphic Novels
• Subject: Humanities, art, music > Art > Interior design, design