Tarzan Books in Order
Below you'll find the complete list of Tarzan books in publication order. This is generally the recommended reading order for the series.
Reading order verified: January 2026
Publication Order
Tarzan of the Apes
Buy on Amazon1912
The Return of Tarzan
Buy on Amazon1913
The Beasts of Tarzan
Buy on Amazon1914
The Son of Tarzan
Buy on Amazon1916
Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar
Buy on Amazon1916
Jungle Tales of Tarzan
Buy on Amazon1919
Tarzan the Untamed
Buy on Amazon1919
Tarzan the Terrible
Buy on Amazon1921
Tarzan and the Golden Lion
Buy on Amazon1923
Tarzan and the Ant Men
Buy on Amazon1924
The Tarzan Twins
Buy on Amazon1927
Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle
Buy on Amazon1927
Tarzan and the Lost Empire
Buy on Amazon1928
Tarzan the Invincible
Buy on Amazon1930
Tarzan Triumphant
Buy on Amazon1931
Tarzan and the City of Gold
Buy on Amazon1932
Tarzan and the Lion Man
Buy on Amazon1934
Tarzan and the Leopard Men
Buy on Amazon1935
Tarzan's Quest
Buy on Amazon1935
Tarzan and the Forbidden City
Buy on Amazon1938
Tarzan the Magnificent
Buy on Amazon1939
Tarzan and the Foreign Legion
Buy on Amazon1947
Tarzan and the Madman
Buy on Amazon1964
Tarzan and the Castaways
Buy on Amazon1965
Frequently Asked Questions
The recommended reading order for the Tarzan series is publication order: 1. Tarzan of the Apes (1912), 2. The Return of Tarzan (1913), 3. The Beasts of Tarzan (1914), 4. The Son of Tarzan (1916), 5. Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar (1916), and 19 more. This is generally the best way to experience the story as the author intended.
The Tarzan series by Edgar Rice Burroughs contains 24 books. The series began in 1912 and continues to be a popular choice for readers.
The Tarzan series is written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. You can find more books and series by this author on our website.
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