John Carter in A Princess of Mars

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher: Tantor eBooks
ISBN: 1618030329
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 274

Book Description
John Carter, Civil War veteran, is attacked by murderous Apaches whilst prospecting for gold. Taking refuge in a strange cave in the Arizona hills he is transported to the planet Mars, and plunged headlong into the conflicts of a dying world. Upon the strange red soil of 'Barsoom' he must do all that he can to stay alive and uphold the values of his beloved Virginia. Given super strength and agility thanks to the lighter gravity, he soon becomes a renowned warrior among the barbarous green martians. But when a beautiful human Princess falls into their hands he will need more than just muscle power to help her escape. What follows is one of the greatest adventure stories of all time -- featuring vicious sword fights, daring midnight escapes, a passionate romance, and huge battles upon the dry ocean beds of Mars. As captivating as the day it was first published, A Princess of Mars went on to inspire everything from Superman to Star Wars, and remains one of the best examples of science fiction ever written.

John Carter of Mars

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher: eStar Books
ISBN: 1612104908
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 219

Book Description
This book includes: John Carter and the Giants of Mars and The Skeleton Men of Jupiter

The Gods of Mars

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher: Fihrist Kitap
ISBN: 6256407296
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 264

Book Description
After the long exile on Earth, John Carter finally returned to his beloved Mars. But beautiful Dejah Thoris, the woman he loved, had vanished. Now he was trapped in the legendary Eden of Mars -- an Eden from which none ever escaped alive. The Gods of Mars is a science fantasy novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the second of his Barsoom series. It was first published in The All-Story as a five-part serial in the issues for January-May 1913.[1] It was later published as a complete novel by A. C. McClurg in September, 1918. Excerpt: For moments after that awful laugh had ceased reverberating through the rocky room, Tars Tarkas and I stood in tense and expectant silence. But no further sound broke the stillness, nor within the range of our vision did aught move.At length Tars Tarkas laughed softly, after the manner of his strange kind when in the presence of the horrible or terrifying. It is not an hysterical laugh, but rather the genuine expression of the pleasure they derive from the things that move Earth men to loathing or to tears.Often and again have I seen them roll upon the ground in mad fits of uncontrollable mirth when witnessing the death agonies of women and little children beneath the torture of that hellish green Martian fete-the Great Games. I looked up at the Thark, a smile upon my own lips, for here in truth was greater need for a smiling face than a trembling chin.

John Carter of Mars, Volume 1

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 1443411094
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 579

Book Description
Travel to Mars, known by its inhabitants as Barsoom, with heroic adventurer John Carter in the first three novels of Edgar Rice Burroughs' classic science fiction series. In A Princess of Mars join John Carter on his first visit to the planet Barsoom where he joins the nomadic tribe the Tharks, wins the hand of the beautiful Dejah Thoris, and becomes the Prince of Helium. Carter returns to Barsoom in The Gods of Mars where he must find a way to return from the Valley Dor, the Barsoomian afterlife. In The Warlord of Mars John Carter fights to free his wife, Dejah Thoris from the goddess Issus and in so doing becomes Warlord of Barsoom. HarperPerennialClassics brings great works of literature to life in digital format, upholding the highest standards in ebook production and celebrating reading in all its forms. Look for more titles in the HarperPerennial Classics collection to build your digital library.

John Carter of Mars

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781781390504
Category : Carter, John (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 546

Book Description
Centers on the exploits of John Carter, who is mysteriously transported from an Arizona cave to Mars, known as the Red Planet, and the exquisite Dejah Thoris, a princess of her people.

John Carter of Mars

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781435149915
Category : Carter, John (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 945

Book Description
"Page-turners filled with interplanetary perils and thrilling romance, these five epic adventure tales remapped the terrain of fantasy and science fiction." ==P. [4] of cover.

A Princess of Mars

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Carter, John (Fictitious character)
Languages : en
Pages : 370

Book Description
Best described as early science fiction melded with an epic dose of romantic adventure, A Princess of Mars is the first adventure of John Carter, a Civil War veteran who unexpectedly find himself transplanted to the planet Mars. Yet this red planet is far more than a dusty, barren place; it's a fantasy world populated with giant green barbarians, beautiful maidens in distress, and weird flora and monstrous fauna the likes of which could only exist in the author's boundless imagination. Sheer escapism of the tallest order, the Martian novels are perfect entertainment for those who enjoy classic "space opera."

A Princess of Mars

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780985425708
Category : Mars (Planet)
Languages : en
Pages : 288

Book Description
For a hundred years, the Mars novels of Edgar Rice Burroughs offered readers their first glimpse of life on the red planet. Now join Captain Carter on his maiden voyage to Mars in what is a fully annotated edition of the classic A Princess of Mars, with extensive notes prepared by noted Burroughs scholar Aaron Parrett. And thrill to all-new adventures written in tribute to the novel by Matthew Stover (Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith, Caine's Law), Daniel Keys Moran (The A.I. War), Chuck Rosenthal (The Heart of Mars) and more! - "A Friend in Thark" by Matthew Stover: A "lost chapter" of A Princess of Mars about a friendship that will become legendary throughout Mars. - "Uncle Jack" by Daniel Keys Moran: A dying man on Mars receives a guest of the most unlikely sort. - "The Whites Apes of Iss" by Mark D'Anna: The untold story of the keeper of the atmosphere factory, and his fateful encounter with a mysterious visitor. - "Gentleman of Virginia" by Michael Kogge: A young Southerner's obsession with Mars leads him to volunteer for the Confederate Army. - "Zero Mars" by Aaron Parrett: Daring young Maizy Theta risks her freedom on Mars to save the life of Hypatia, a promising mathematician on Earth. - "An Island in the Moon" by Chuck Rosenthal: The greatest warlord of Mars returns home and discovers it has changed dramatically from the red planet he knew. With a specially-prepared bibliography of Burroughs resources. This book is not affiliated with, nor has been licensed, approved, or authorized by any entity of the Edgar Rice Burroughs estate or Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

A Princess of Mars

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780345235787
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 164

Book Description
Ex-confederate army captain John Carter finds himself unwittingly transported to Mars, while fleeing Apache Indians. This new world is populated by a race of monstrous Martians, whose culture is based on the ability to fight for their race. Fortunately for John, the gravitational difference between Mars and Earth has endowed him with the strength that he will need for survival on this hostile planet. John Carter battles ferocious Martian creatures, but gains the respect and friendship of the Barsoomians. He also encounters the beautiful Dejah Thoris, Princess of Helium, and earns her everlasting devotion. This is the first of eleven in the popular 'Martian' series by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

The Art of Michael Whelan

Author: Michael Whelan
Publisher: Bantam Dell Publishing Group
ISBN: 9780553074475
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 200

Book Description
Award-winning artist Whelan has illustrated the work of almost every major author in speculative fiction. Here are featured all the artist's major recent paintings, as well as a series of 25 never-before-seen works produced especially for this book. Over 100 full-color reproductions.