Foundations of Tarzan

Since Edgar Rice Burroughs first published Tarzan of the Apes in 1912, the story has been retold and adapted many times in a variety of media. After such success, Burroughs claimed that this book launched him from impoverished husband and father to wealthy, famous writer without any experience or training. However, Burroughs's biography tells a different story: he actually grew up in a well-to-do ...