The Caspak Trilogy: The Land That Time Forgot, The People That Time Forgot, Out Of Time's Abyss [Paperback]

Edgar Rice Burroughs (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 10, 2008

While he was best known for the "Tarzan of the Apes" and "Barsoom" series, Edgar Rice Burroughs true brilliance bursts forth in the Caspak Trilogy. In this trilogy, which includes "The Land that Time Forgot," "The People that Time Forgot," and "Out of Time's Abyss," we have Burroughs at his very best. This adventure streaks onward like a bullet to its jaw-dropping end. The Caspak trilogy, set during World War I, begins with the discovery of Bowen J. Tyler's worn manuscript floating in a bottle off the coast of Greenland. The manuscript reveals that Bowen and his companions were taken captive by a German submarine. The harrowing submarine ride leads to the discovery of a subterranean passageway to a most incredible land. This land, called Caspak by its inhabitants, is a microcosm of millions of years of evolutionary progress - with winged, humanlike creatures, dinosaurs, ferocious beasts of prey, Neanderthals, "wild ape-men," and monstrous reptiles. Ray Bradbury was a huge fan of Burroughs, as can be seen in the following quote: "We may have liked Verne and Wells and Kipling, but we loved, we adored, we went quite mad with Mr. Burroughs." Bradbury was certainly not alone in his admiration of Burroughs as over the years countless directors, producers, actors, and writers have drawn inspiration from his writings. Burroughs' influence can still be seen nearly 60 years after his death. Spielberg's "Jurassic Park", Peter Jackson's "King Kong", and Tim Burton's "Planet of the Apes" all owe a debt of gratitude to Mr. Burroughs.

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About the Author

Edgar Rice Burroughs is probably best known for his Tarzan books. Inspired himself by writers such as Jules Verne and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Burroughs inspired a number of popular 20th century science fiction writers, including Ray Bradbury, John Norman and Arthur C. Clarke. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 252 pages
• Publisher: Kahley House Publishing (September 10, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0978891457
• ISBN-13: 978-0978891459
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.9 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 13.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,837,803 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)