“ To Jane the strange apparition of this god-like man was as wine to sick nerves. ”
Edgar Rice Burroughs, Tarzan of the Apes (1912). copy citation
Author | Edgar Rice Burroughs |
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Source | Tarzan of the Apes |
Topic | appearance excitement wine |
Date | 1912 |
Language | English |
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Weblink | http://www.gutenberg.org/files/78/78-h/78-h.htm |
Context
“When Terkoz saw that it was Tarzan who pursued him, he jumped to the conclusion that this was Tarzan's woman, since they were of the same kind—white and hairless—and so he rejoiced at this opportunity for double revenge upon his hated enemy.
To Jane the strange apparition of this god-like man was as wine to sick nerves.
From the description which Clayton and her father and Mr. Philander had given her, she knew that it must be the same wonderful creature who had saved them, and she saw in him only a protector and a friend.” source
To Jane the strange apparition of this god-like man was as wine to sick nerves.
From the description which Clayton and her father and Mr. Philander had given her, she knew that it must be the same wonderful creature who had saved them, and she saw in him only a protector and a friend.” source