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Lord Tyger

by Philip José Farmer

Raised in a remote African valley by people he believes are apes, Ras Tyger is the subject of a millionaire's experiment to recreate a legendary jungle hero. His primitive existence is challenged when he is forced to confront the realities of modern civilisation.

Accession 15540 ISBN 0586039589 Publisher Granada/Panther
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