The orphaned son of aristocratic English parents marooned in Africa is adopted and raised by a band of apes. Not otherwise known to science, the "mangani" apes name the boy "Tarzan" in their primitive speech. Tarzan's upbringing gives him physical skills considerably superior to those of the finest athletes, but he also inherits a high level of mental prowess. He teaches himself to read by examining basic English primers left by his parents, and eventually learns to speak several languages fluently. Tarzan only rejoins the civilized world when fully grown.
- ISBN10 1421807122
- ISBN13 9781421807126
- Publish Date 12 October 2005 (first published 12 September 1969)
- Publish Status Active
- Imprint 1st World Library - Literary Society
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 356
- Language English