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Reserve with rare gorillas finally protected

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Punched by a gorillaLast Thursday, on June 23, the provincial governor of South Kivu formally approved the boundaries of the Itombwe Reserve in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, one of the last strongholds of the Grauer’s gorilla. Conservationists have cheered this move.

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NEW NOVEL RELEASED—TARZAN ON THE PRECIPICE—BY MICHAEL A. SANFORD

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THE SECOND BOOK IN THE SERIES—THE WILD ADVENTURES OF EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS®

WITH COVER ARTWORK AND INTERIORS BY MULTI–AWARD WINNING ARTIST– WILL MEUGNIOT

THE MISSING LINK—At the conclusion of the classic TARZAN OF THE APES  by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Tarzan is despondent but assured he did what was honorable by enabling Jane to leave with his cousin, William Clayton, who believes he is the rightful heir to the Greystoke estate  and can appropriately provide for  Jane when they marry.  But what then?  There has never been an explanation of Tarzan’s activities after his presence in Wisconsin and before he begins his voyage back to Africa—until now!

Tarzan on the Precipice

This story is full of fantasy, imaginative fiction and adventure, and it grabs your attention from the beginning and keeps it to the very end.  As Tarzan travels north, you will have visions of Canada that will make you feel as if you are there, touching and feeling all that Tarzan does.  Thinking time and again that Tarzan’s demise is imminent, he escapes only to encounter still more dangers, with each episode building more suspense and anticipation for the next.  Tarzan’s discovery of a lost Viking civilization and the author’s description and explanation of it will bring you a clear picture of village life and the gruesome realities of their existence.

 Tarzan on the Precipice

While you may think this is a novel of pure fiction, archaeologists are continuing to discover new Viking sites in North America.  Just recently, satellite technology has revealed intriguing evidence of a second Norse settlement further south than ever before known.  A new Canadian site was discovered after infrared images from 400 miles in space showed possible man-made impressions under layers of vegetation with telltale signs of iron working.  And now you will have the opportunity, while joining Tarzan, to unearth and experience this new discovery.

Tarzan on the Precipice

Of course, TARZAN ON THE PRECIPICE has a double meaning.  He is indeed chained with his life hanging in the balance on the precipice of a volcanic crater, but he is also on the precipice of the rest of his life, not knowing his future, abandoning his right of birth as an English Lord and bereft of the thing in life he cherishes most, Jane.  All that is left for him now is Africa, which is at least known to him.  Enjoy this tale and join Tarzan on his Canadian adventure as he prepares to return to Africa and a future even he cannot predict.

Tarzan on the Precipice

ORDER YOUR HARD COVER NOW! 

First orders will be shipped beginning on June 30!

 

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Archaeologists in Cambodia find vast medieval cities under jungle

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Angkor-Wat-008Edgar Rice Burroughs (r) is once again proven to be prescient with his novel “Land of The Hidden Men” also known as “Jungle Girl”. He knew the cities were there. It took scientists another 100 years to confirm it.

Researchers have discovered a vast network of hidden cities laying deep under the lush Cambodian jungle near the medieval mega-city of Angkor Wat, in “groundbreaking discoveries that promise to upend key assumptions about south-east Asia’s history,” the Guardian reported in an exclusive on Friday.

Read the full article at Yahoo News! Photograph: Heng Sinith/AP

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Tarzan Mosaic unveiling

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Edgar Rice Burroughs Presents
Tarzan Mosaic unveiling
at the Tarzana Community & Cultural Center

Thomas Yeates’ well known image, TARZAN AND THE GOLDEN LION, has been created in mosaic form [5′ diameter] and installed in the plaza of the Tarzana Community & Cultural Center.

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The artist, Thomas Yeates, is a long-time favorite of all TARZAN fans. TARZAN AND THE GOLDEN LION is a modern version of the logo done by Roy G. Krenkel from 1966 that was originally modeled after the P. J. Monahan oil painting used on the front cover of Argosy Weekly Magazine Dec. 9 1922.

The mosaic itself was done by Vita Nova Luxury Mosaics located in Pacoima, California – 818-897-2432. Gali Rotstein was the mosaic artist – her detail and vision is wonderful and a faithful rendering of the Yeates art. Heidi L. Huber really moved it along with her energy and enthusiasm for the project.

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City Councilman, Michael Blumenfield [left] and the Board of Directors of the TCCC.

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[left to right] Jim Sullos (president), John Burroughs (grandson of ERB), Diane Furbeyre (John’s wife), Dejah Burroughs (great granddaughter of ERB), and Linda Burroughs (Grand daughter-in-law of ERB).

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Diane Furbeyre, John Burroughs, Dejah Burroughs, and Linda Burroughs. 

Best Regards,

The Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. Team
James Sullos | President | Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

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Tarzan Myth & Mystery at Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History, Jun 16-October 29

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Tarzan Myth and Mystery 

The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History proudly announces the premiere of its upcoming exhibition, TARZAN: Myth & Mystery,on display from June 16-Oct 29, 2016. This exhibition will open on Thursday, June 16th, at 6 pm, with a free public lecture by Edgar Rice Burroughs Bibliophile Jim Goodwin, followed by a wine & hors d’oeuvres reception & gallery viewing.

A reader and collector of Edgar Rice Burroughs for over 55 years, Goodwin will discuss the story behind Burroughs’ Tarzan tales, interesting Burroughs background and Tarzan trivia, and other fascinating anecdotes about Burroughs’ writing. A native Texan and a graduate of Stephen F. Austin University, Goodwin worked in the communications industry for 37 years. He is the co-founder of the Texas chapter of the Burroughs Bibliophiles, the “Hell’s Benders.” The name “Hell’s Benders” originated from Burroughs’ Western fiction novel, The Bandit of Hell’s Bend, featuring a character named Tex. Mr. Goodwin currently resides in Iowa Park, Texas with his wife, Rita, of 43 years and is blessed with two daughters and 4 grandchildren.

Jim Goodwin
This exclusive exhibit showcases items from an extensive collection of Tarzan and Edgar Rice Burroughs memorabilia. Early publications, beautiful original artwork, rare books, and rarely seen film posters will be shown alongside stunning taxidermy animals from central Africa. Through this colorful and exciting exhibit, visitors can explore the natural settings of the Tarzan books, the life of author Edgar Rice Burroughs, the bold world of pulp art, Tarzan’s international appeal, and other related topics.

The Brazos Valley Museum of Natural History is committed to promoting science, and cultural and natural history with the integration of art in exhibits and educational programs. This exhibit was made possible in part through Hotel Tax Revenue funded from the City of College Station through the Arts Council of Brazos Valley. The Museum partnered with Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc., private collectors, Cushing Memorial Library and Archives, and the Anthropology Department at Texas A&M University to produce this outstanding display.

Visit the Official Website to Learn More!


TARZAN® and EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS® Trademarks are owned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc. and used by permission.
Tarzan photo by Ruben Olague, original oil by J. Allen St. John, Tarzan and the Golden Lion, ca. 1923.

 

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Jane Goodall: Slain Zoo Gorilla Was ‘Putting an Arm Round the Child’

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Punched by a gorillaAn interesting Zoo Case!

Jane Goodall, one of the world’s most renowned primatologists, wrote an email on Tuesday to the director of the Cincinnati Zoo, saying she thought the slain gorilla may have been protecting the boy who fell into the animal’s exhibit.

The scientist and animal rights activist extended her sympathies to the zoo’s director, Thane Maynard, amid national backlash over the shooting death of a 17-year-old western lowland gorilla named Harambe.

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Gorilla Shot Dead at Cincinnati Zoo After Child Climbs in Enclosure

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Punched by a gorillaSad story today:

A 17-year-old gorilla was shot dead Saturday by a Cincinnati Zoo employee who feared the animal would harm a child who had climbed into its enclosure, according to officials.

The 4-year-old boy climbed under a railing and through wires and fell about 10 feet into the enclosure at about 4 p.m., said Cincinnati Zoo director Thayne Maynard.

First responders “witnessed a gorilla who was violently dragging and throwing the child,” Cincinnati Fire Department Chief Marc Monahan wrote in a statement.

Read the full article at NBC News!

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Mars makes closest approach to Earth in 11 years on May 30

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Mars AtmosphereA rare opportunity on the horizon!

Last Sunday morning, Mars reached opposition with the sun, meaning the Red Planet, Earth and the sun were all arrayed in a straight line. But the moment did not mark Mars’ closest approach to Earth.

This Monday evening (May 30) at 5:35 p.m. ET, Mars will be the closest it has been to Earth since Oct. 5, 2005: 0.50321377 astronomical units (AU), or 46,762,695 miles . (One AU is the average distance from Earth to the sun — about 93 million miles.)

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