A Princess of Mars

by Edgar Rice Burroughs

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  • PublisherPrints Publications Pvt Ltd
  • ISBN-139789366971452
  • BindingPaper back
  • Pages192
  • LanguageEnglish

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Publisher Prints Publications Pvt Ltd
ISBN-13 9789366971452
Binding Paper back
Number of Pages 192 Pages
Language English
Dimension (Inches) 5.5''*8.5''
Weight (Grams) 212
Subject Science
Category Popular Classic

A Princess of Mars is a science fiction novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, first serialized in 1912 and published as a book in 1917. It is the first book in the Barsoom series. The story follows John Carter, a Civil War veteran mysteriously transported to Mars (called Barsoom by its inhabitants). There, he discovers advanced civilizations, battles fierce creatures, and falls in love with Dejah Thoris, a Martian princess. The novel combines adventure, romance, and imaginative science fiction, introducing readers to a richly detailed Martian world.

Edgar Rice Burroughs

Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875–1950) was a prolific American author renowned for his adventure stories, especially Tarzan and the John Carter of Mars series. His novel The Oakdale Affair (1918) explores mystery and crime, following a young woman caught in dangerous circumstances involving hidden identities and thrilling twists. Known for his imaginative worlds and dynamic characters, Burroughs brought excitement and innovation to adventure literature, making him a lasting figure in popular fiction.

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FOREWORD 7
1 ON THE ARIZONA HILLS 11
2. THE ESCAPE OF THE DEAD 18
3. MY ADVENT ON MARS 23
4. A PRISONER 30
5. I ELUDE MY WATCH DOG 36
6. A FIGHT THAT WON FRIENDS 40
7. CHILD-RAISING ON MARS 45
8. A FAIR CAPTIVE FROM THE SKY 51
9. I LEARN THE LANGUAGE 57
10. CHAMPION AND CHIEF 61
11. WITH DEJAH THORIS 70
12. A PRISONER WITH POWER 77
13. LOVE-MAKING ON MARS 82
14. A DUEL TO THE DEATH 88
15. SOLA TELLS ME HER STORY 97
16. WE PLAN ESCAPE 105
17. A COSTLY RECAPTURE 115
18. CHAINED IN WARHOON 123
19. BATTLING IN THE ARENA 127
20. IN THE ATMOSPHERE FACTORY 132
21. AN AIR SCOUT FOR ZODANGA 141
22. I FIND DEJAH 151
23. LOST IN THE SKY 161
24. TARS TARKAS FINDS A FRIEND 167
25. THE LOOTING OF ZODANGA 174
26. THROUGH CARNAGE TO JOY 179
27. FROM JOY TO DEATH 185
28. AT THE ARIZONA CAVE 191

 

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