The Land That Time Forgot

Name: The Land That Time Forgot
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs

By Edgar Rice Burroughs

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After a wartime sea attack a survivor recovers a sealed manuscript and narrates the ordeal: picked up by a submarine and carried to a hidden, primitive island where long-extinct creatures and archaic human societies persist. The account follows the group's hazardous landings and expeditions, vivid encounters with prehistoric fauna, rivalries and moral dilemmas among survivors, improvisations for shelter and food, and repeated attempts to secure rescue or escape. The narrative blends adventure, speculative natural history, and survival drama framed by the recovered-document device.

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Edgar Rice Burroughs

Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American author best known for his influential works in the science fiction and adventure genres. He gained fame with his iconic creation, Tarzan, first introduced in the novel "Tarzan of the Apes," which has become a staple of popular culture. Burroughs also created the Barsoom series, starting with "A Princess of Mars," which explores themes of heroism and alien worlds. His imaginative storytelling and pioneering contributions to the genre have left a lasting legacy, inspiring countless adaptations and authors. Burroughs' works often blend adventure with elements of fantasy, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century literature.