Mother Was a Lovely Beast: A Feral Man Anthology (Fiction and Fact About Humans Raised by Animals)

Maybe you suckled at your mommy's breast, but there have been humans raised by wild animals. Now, a renowned feral-man tracker “brings-cm-back-alivc” in fiction and fact that invites you into their world. Didn’t you suspect all along that Tarzan had a lot more in mind than just swinging through the trees with Jane? Well, you were right! You’ll find the whole story here, right from the mouth of old Tarzan himself, as reported by that famous Tarzan-tracer Philip Jose Farmer. Documented with fact and illustrated with fiction, Farmer tracks down a veritable tribe of intrepid feral people, some raised by apes, and others by wolves, bears and even condors. 'Ibis chest-thumping collection brings together stories by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Farmer himself, and half-a-dozen more fine writers whose works span nearly 60 years, including the elusive William L. Chester who mysteriously disappeared without a trace some 15 years ago. For anyone with a little romance in his soul, who wants to be truly free of civilization and in tune with nature, this book is the machine that will take you there. Burroughs, E. R. The God of Tarzan. Farmer, P. J. Extracts from the memoirs of "Lord Greystoke." Wolfe, G. Tarzan of the grapes. Reynolds, M. Relic. Chester, W. L. One against a wilderness. Baker, O. Shasta of the wolves. Bruce, G. Scream of the condor. Jones, T. L. The man who really was ... Tarzan. Farmer, P. J. The feral human in mythology and fiction. Bibliography (p. 244-246)