Tarzan and the Lion Man (Tarzan Series #17) is a thrilling adventure novel authored by Edgar Rice Burroughs. First published on February 12, 1980, by Ballantine Books, this edition boasts an intriguing tale set against the backdrop of Africa. The story revolves around a great safari that ventured into the wild to make a movie, facing peril as it navigates across vast veldts and dense jungles in sturdy ten-ton trucks, adorned with modern conveniences. However, their journey is abruptly halted by the cunning and deadly attacks from the savage Bansuto tribe. With no means of retreat, the group finds themselves trapped and must navigate through a mysterious valley known for its peculiarities—where gorillas live in a town reminiscent of London on the Thames, ruled over by King Henry the Eighth. The suspense thickens when Tarzan of the Apes with his Golden Lion companion enters this strange realm to seek out a man who bears an uncanny resemblance to him, yet proves to be vastly different in character. This volume, comprising 192 pages, continues the legendary saga of Tarzan as he delves into uncharted territories brimming with danger and intrigue.