The Son of Tarzan

The Son of Tarzan by Edgar Rice Burroughs follows the adventures of Jack Clayton the son of Tarzan as he embarks on a journey that mirrors his father's legendary exploits. The story begins with the escape of Alexis Paulvitch a former adversary of Tarzan who is now a broken man living in Africa. Paulvitch encounters Akut a great ape and brings him to London where the ape becomes a music hall attraction. Jack fascinated by tales of the jungle and the ape defies his mother's wishes and visits Akut. The boy forms a bond with the ape reminiscent of his father's connection with the jungle creatures. When Paulvitch attempts to use Jack in a scheme of revenge against Tarzan Akut intervenes saving the boy and killing Paulvitch. Jack with Akut's help escapes and begins a journey to Africa driven by an innate call to the wild. Disguised as an invalid grandmother Jack boards a ship with Akut heading towards the African coast. The narrative explores themes of identity heritage and the irresistible pull of one's origins as Jack grapples with his dual nature-civilized upbringing and primal instincts inherited from Tarzan. The story is a thrilling continuation of the Tarzan saga blending adventure with the exploration of familial bonds and the legacy of the jungle.