The Beasts of Tarzan

The Beasts of Tarzan is a novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, first published in 1916. The third book in the classic Tarzan series, this thrilling adventure novel continues the saga of Tarzan, also known as John Clayton, Lord Greystoke. Set against the perilous backdrop of the African jungle and the high seas, the story blends action, suspense, and exotic adventure in a way that helped define early twentieth-century pulp fiction and jungle adventure literature.

When Tarzan’s enemies strike at the heart of his domestic life, kidnapping his beloved wife Jane Clayton and their infant son, he is forced back into the savage wilderness he once ruled. Betrayed and marooned, Tarzan must rely not only on his unmatched strength and intelligence but also on an unlikely alliance with the fierce beasts of the jungle. Among them are Sheeta the panther and Akut, a powerful ape whose loyalty becomes crucial to Tarzan’s survival. Together, they form a formidable pack as Tarzan wages a relentless campaign against the men responsible for tearing his family apart.

As the pursuit unfolds across jungle, river, and island strongholds, readers are drawn into a fast-paced tale of captivity, revenge, and endurance. Jane Clayton proves herself resilient and resourceful in the face of danger, while villains driven by greed and vengeance attempt to outmaneuver the jungle’s most dangerous adversary. Burroughs combines vivid jungle settings with gripping action sequences, creating a story that explores loyalty, instinct, and the thin line between civilization and savagery.

A cornerstone of classic adventure fiction, The Beasts of Tarzan remains a compelling entry in the Tarzan series. Fans of heroic adventure novels, lost world fiction, and early pulp classics will find in this installment a powerful continuation of Tarzan’s legend, showcasing Edgar Rice Burroughs’ enduring influence on adventure literature and popular culture.