The People That Time Forgot

The People That Time Forgot follows Tom Billings, who leads a rescue mission to the prehistoric island of Caprona to find the survivors from the previous novel. The story takes place in a lost world where evolution manifests differently than in the outside world, with prehistoric creatures and primitive human societies existing alongside each other. Billings ventures deep into Caprona's interior after his aircraft is downed, encountering various prehistoric creatures and unique human tribes. His journey through this dangerous landscape becomes a test of survival as he faces hostile natives, deadly creatures, and the island's mysterious evolutionary system. The narrative builds on the foundation established in The Land That Time Forgot, expanding the mythology of Caprona and its inhabitants. The book serves as the middle installment of Burroughs' Caspak trilogy, bridging the gap between the first and third novels while maintaining its own distinct adventure. This work explores themes of adaptation, survival, and the relationship between civilization and primitive society. The unusual evolutionary system of Caprona serves as a lens through which Burroughs examines human development and the nature of progress.

Readers describe this as a straightforward adventure story that maintains excitement but doesn't reach the heights of other Burroughs works. The middle book in the Caspak trilogy moves at a brisk pace and features classic ERB action sequences. Readers appreciate: - Fast-paced jungle adventures - Creative prehistoric creatures - The unique evolutionary concept of Caspak - Strong female character in Ajor Common criticisms: - Less compelling than The Land That Time Forgot - Predictable plot developments - Thinner character development than other Burroughs novels - Some find the romance subplot forced Ratings: Goodreads: 3.8/5 (2,100+ ratings) Amazon: 4.2/5 (240+ ratings) Reader quote: "Not Burroughs' best work, but still an entertaining quick read with plenty of dinosaurs and cave people." - Goodreads reviewer Several readers note this works better when read as part of the complete trilogy rather than as a standalone novel.

At the Earth's Core by Edgar Rice Burroughs This first book in the Pellucidar series follows a man who discovers a prehistoric world at Earth's core with savage creatures and primitive civilizations.

The Land That Time Forgot by Edgar Rice Burroughs The first book in the Caspak trilogy tells of a submarine crew who find themselves on an island where evolution runs its course in a single lifetime.

Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne A professor and his team venture into a volcano's crater and discover an underground world with extinct creatures and prehistoric life.

The Lost World by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Professor Challenger leads an expedition to a remote plateau where dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures still exist.

King Solomon's Mines by H. Rider Haggard Allan Quatermain guides an expedition through uncharted African territory to find a lost civilization and missing explorer.

🦕 The Caspak trilogy was originally published as a serial in Blue Book Magazine in 1918, allowing readers to experience the adventure piece by piece over several months. 🌟 Edgar Rice Burroughs wrote this series during World War I, incorporating some of the period's scientific theories about evolution and lost worlds, which were popular topics of discussion at the time. 🦖 The concept of an Antarctic lost world was partly inspired by real scientific expeditions to Antarctica in the early 20th century, including Ernest Shackleton's famous journeys. 📚 While Burroughs is best known for creating Tarzan, the Caspak trilogy showcases his versatility as a writer, blending multiple genres including science fiction, adventure, and romance. 🗺️ The detailed maps and descriptions of Caprona (Caspak) in the series were so convincing that Burroughs received letters from readers asking for the island's actual location.