The original novel, initiated by Statemeyer Syndicate, was written by a series of ghostwriters (this volume being attributed to either John Duffiel or Howard Garris or both) under the pseudonym of Ron Rockwood in 1926. It was the first volume of a very successful series that lasted until 1938. The publishers were Cupples and Leon.
Followed by
Bomba on Panther Island (1949)
The Lost Volcano (1950)
Bomba and the Hidden City (1950)
The Lion Hunters (1951)
Elephant Stampede (1951)
African Treasure (1952)
Bomba and the Jungle Girl (1952)
Safari Drums (1953)
The Golden Idol (1954)
Killer Leopard (1954)
Lord of the Jungle (1955)