1919 JUNGLE TALES OF THE TARZAN Edgar Rice Burroughs Hardcover Dust Jacket
1919 Grosset & Dunlap edition of "JUNGLE TALES OF TARZAN", copyright in Great Britain and made in the United States. This edition is unabridged and uses the same printing plates as the first edition. It states that it was printed under wartime conditions (WWI) and follows measures for the conservation of paper and other materials. The dust jacket is in near fine condition with minimal wear around the edges. It has a JC Penny price tag of $0.50. The dust jacket has been placed in a clear, archival wrapper for protection. The boards and structure of the book are sound. The pages include black and white chapter illustrations and show foxing.
Edgar Rice Burroughs's character Tarzan is important for many reasons. Tarzan was a pioneer in protecting the rainforest and its animals from outside exploitation. He represented a joyous affirmation of life and a sense of power for readers who were frustrated by city life and civilization. Tarzan's primitivist philosophy influenced many fans, including Jane Goodall, who says the series inspired her to study chimpanzees. Some say that the basis of the Tarzan story is steeped in colonialism, and that Burroughs may have been asserting the authority of white men. More recent adaptations have attempted to address this issue. If you celebrate the freedom to read, this timeless classic is an excellent addition to your library.