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Tarzan and the Fires of Tohr is a thrilling radio serial that follows the adventures of Tarzan and his friend, Paul D'Arnot, as they investigate the illegal activities of slave traders and ivory smugglers. After saving a member of the Burton-Ashleigh expedition from death, they learn that the rest of the group is lost and agree to help them find their way out of the jungle. However, they soon find themselves captured by a mysterious yellow race and taken to the lost city of Tohr, where they face a series of dangerous challenges, including the arenas, rogue elephants, and sacrifice to the Fires of Tohr - a volcanic fire pit hidden beneath the temple of their lion-like god. As they navigate through the dangers, they encounter love, hate, jealousy, political intrigue, courage, and loyalty, making for an engaging and exciting story.

This enticing series, produced under the personal direction of Edgar Rice Burroughs, is comprised of 15-minute installments and was transcribed for a limited release. Tarzan and the Fires of Tohr is one of four separate Tarzan productions, alongside Tarzan of the Apes (1932-1934), Tarzan and the Diamond of Asher (1934), and Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle (1951-1953). Although the show saw limited release, its captivating story, creative challenges, and vividly described environments have made it a memorable installment in the Tarzan series.

Sources: archive.org