Books like The People That Time Forgot by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Edgar Rice Burroughs’ novel centers on Tom Billings, who commands an expedition to rescue the stranded explorers Bowen and Lys from the enigmatic island now called Caspak in the South Pacific. Upon locating the island, Billings observes its impressive cliffs from a flying craft, but the expedition soon faces formidable wildlife of surprising size.
Set against a backdrop of lost continents and adventure, the story blends science‑fiction elements with classic action and suspense as the characters confront the island’s dangers.
First publish date: 1950
Genre: Adventure Fiction/Action Adventure
Authors: Edgar Rice Burroughs
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