
The Land that Time Forgot
One of the most popular and influential science fiction tales of all time, The Land That Time Forgot was first published in book form in 1924. Set on the lost island of Caspak in the South Pacific, this novel is a dazzling blend of imagination, daring adventure, and intriguing scientific speculation. Hidden behind towering, impassable cliffs, Caspak will not easily give up its secrets. Unique and terrible animals and peoples inhabit the island. Dinosaurs terrorize tropical jungles to the south, while menacing winged humanoids dwell in cities on a large island in the north. Caught between these threats are scattered groups of human beings. Despite their differences, however, Caspak’s animals and peoples are all connected in a mysterious and marvelous way. This commemorative edition features the entire Caspak trilogy in one volume, as intended by the author. In his introduction, Mike Resnick celebrates Edgar Rice Burroughs and the timeless appeal of this story. Also included are Scott Tracy Griffin’s glossary of terms from the Caspakian language, a rare map of Caspak drawn by Burroughs, and the classic J. Allen St. John illustrations.
Reviews

Kim@skullfullofbooks
It definitely wasn't the story I expected. I was expecting a lot of dinosaurs for some reason and it was mainly about U-boats and war games than anything else. They get to the island at the halfway mark and we only see mention of four dinosaurs. I was curious about the idea of evolution based on areas of the island or continent, but it was really shallow and I'm not sure if it's due to the beliefs of the time or if Burroughs was trying to show his own idea of evolution. Not a bad read to say I have read it. It was definitely entertaining but much too short in key areas.

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