Publisher's Synopsis
Tarzan and the Lion Man is a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, first published in 1934. It is the seventeenth book in the Tarzan series and follows the adventures of Tarzan, the Lord of the Jungle, as he encounters a new foe in the form of a lion tamer named Wayne Colt.The story begins with Tarzan and his wife Jane living peacefully in the jungle, when they receive a visit from a Hollywood film crew. The crew is in search of a new star for their latest movie, and they believe Tarzan would be perfect for the role. However, Tarzan is not interested in fame or fortune and declines their offer.Soon after, Tarzan learns that the film crew has hired Wayne Colt, a renowned lion tamer, to capture a lion for their movie. Tarzan is outraged by this and sets out to stop Colt from harming the animals in the jungle. However, things take a dangerous turn when Tarzan and Colt become embroiled in a deadly game of cat and mouse.As the story unfolds, Tarzan and Colt's rivalry intensifies, leading to a thrilling climax in which they must face off against each other in a fight to the death. Along the way, Tarzan encounters a host of other dangers, including savage tribes, treacherous swamps, and deadly animals.Tarzan and the Lion Man is a classic adventure novel that captures the spirit of the Tarzan series. It is a thrilling tale of heroism, courage, and survival in the face of danger, and is sure to delight fans of the series and newcomers alike.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.