The People That Time Forgot

The People That Time Forgot is a book by Edgar Rice Burroughs, first published in 1918. It is the second installment in the classic Caspak trilogy, a series that blends lost-world adventure, prehistoric mystery, and early science-fiction imagination. Written during a period when readers were captivated by tales of uncharted lands and ancient creatures, the novel reflects Burroughs’ talent for creating self-contained worlds governed by their own strange rules. The novel follows Tom Billings, who sets out on a daring rescue mission into the remote and perilous region known as Caspak. His journey leads him through mist-shrouded landscapes, lush jungles, and treacherous coastlines filled with prehistoric creatures and hostile environments. As he pushes deeper into this forgotten world, Billings encounters a range of cultures and beings unlike anything known to modern civilization. Throughout the story, Burroughs deepens the overarching mystery of Caspak: a land where evolution follows unusual patterns and where every new encounter offers a fresh challenge. Readers are drawn into a fast-moving narrative filled with exploration, danger, and hints of ancient secrets waiting beneath the surface. The atmosphere of suspense, combined with evocative world-building and action, makes this entry in the trilogy especially compelling.