Tarzan, My Father

Tarzan, My Father
ISBN-10
1550225227
ISBN-13
9781550225228
Category
Biography & Autobiography
Pages
229
Language
English
Published
2002
Publisher
ECW Press
Authors
Johnny Weissmuller, William Reed

Description

Looks at the life of the swimming champion who became an actor, starring in twelve Tarzan adventure movies.

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