Tanar of Pellucidar

"Tanar of Pellucidar" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is an action-packed story set in Pellucidar, a prehistoric world at the Earth's core. The novel follows Tanar, a king's son, who is captured by brutal Korsar pirates. The book focuses on Tanar’s hard journey of survival, discovering who he is, and the conflict between savage ways and civilization. The book begins with Jason Gridley, a radio buff, picking up a strange signal from Pellucidar, connecting our world to Tanar's troubles deep inside the Earth. Tanar finds himself trapped on a ship with other prisoners, sailing into danger. The story shows rising threats from the Korsars, a terrible storm that destroys the ship, and Tanar and another survivor named Stellara being captured. They then navigate the community of Amiocap, dealing with prejudice as they struggle to be accepted. The beginning sets the tone for high adventure and peril, showing Tanar's path to heroism in a wildly creative world.