Jungle Stories, Vol. 4, No. 1

# Jungle Stories, Winter 1947-48

This issue leads with "The Seven Silver Skulls of L'Gonda," a complete novel by John Peter Drummond featuring Ki-Gor, White Lord of the Jungle, and his mate Helene. The story opens with the couple and their pygmy ally N'Geeso paddling up a river in the mysterious jungle territory of L'Gonda, confronting warrior-women who initially appear hostile before recognizing Helene's warning about their gender. The featured novelets include Alexander Wallace's "Curse of the Lion's Skin," where George Fenton possesses powerful juju against enemies; Lawton Ford's "Man-Eating Devils," depicting Spense Frost facing blood-lusting creatures; Emmett McDowell's "The Kraal of Talking Apes," following Jess and Diana through tombs where hostile apes attack; and Julius Lash's voodoo story "Bwana Panther-Claw" concerning Phil Collins and a golden scepter. The issue includes a feature on African history by Walter Galli about the lost city of Guano.