Imaginative, exotic, and suspenseful, this ever-popular story introduces one of the most legendary characters in the history of both literature and film. The son of an aristocratic English couple who's abandoned in the wilderness, Tarzan is rescued and reared by apes, developing the courage, strength, and intelligence to win the respect of all the creatures in the jungle. This fast-paced novel traces his riveting encounters with vicious predators, his romance with lovely Jane Porter, his clash with greedy pirates, and other adventures.