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EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS is the author of A Fighting Man Of Mars (2024), The Return of Tarzan (2021), A Princess of Mars (2021), The Gods of Mars (2019), Tarzan the Terrible (2013).

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A Fighting Man Of Mars

release date: Jan 02, 2024
A Fighting Man Of Mars
"A Fighting Man of Mars" is a science fiction journey novel written by way of Edgar Rice Burroughs. It is a part of Burroughs'' Barsoom collection, additionally called the John Carter of Mars series. The story is about on the fictional planet of Barsoom (Mars) and maintains the adventures of the Earthman John Carter. The narrative follows John Carter, a former Confederate soldier who mysteriously reveals himself transported to Mars, wherein he possesses first rate electricity due to the planet''s decrease gravity. In "A Fighting Man of Mars," Carter becomes embroiled within the political intrigues and conflicts that characterize the Martian metropolis-states. The plot facilities on the kidnapping of the lovely Dejah Thoris, Carter''s Martian princess, and his quest to rescue her. Along the manner, he encounters numerous alien species, engages in swordplay, and navigates the complex and treacherous Martian landscapes. As with Burroughs'' different Barsoom novels, "A Fighting Man of Mars" combines elements of swashbuckling journey, romance, and imaginitive world-constructing. The author weaves a story of heroism, interplanetary conflict, and the undying topics of love and honor.

The Return of Tarzan

release date: Dec 17, 2021
The Return of Tarzan
The Return of Tarzan was first published in the pulp New Story Magazine between June and December of 1913, and later published as a novel in 1915. The story picks up shortly after the events in the first book as Tarzan is traveling to France from the United States. While on the ship, he intervenes in the plots of a man named Nikolas Rokoff and his companion Alexis Paulvitch. Upon reaching Paris, Rokoff executes the first of many revenge plots, which plunge Tarzan into a series of adventures. This book is part of the Standard Ebooks project, which produces free public domain ebooks.

A Princess of Mars

release date: Feb 23, 2021
A Princess of Mars
Soon after the American Civil War, Confederate soldier John Carter joins the gold rush in Arizona. After striking a vein of gold, Carter runs into trouble with the natives of the area. In attempts to evade their pursuit, Carter hides in a cave, unaware of its magical properties. Mysteriously, Carter is transported to Mars, which the planet inhabitants call “Barsoom”. When Carter discovers that the gravity difference between Mars and Earth has granted him powers of extraordinary strength, he uses his ability to rise among the ranks of a tribe named the Tharks. However, when a group of Tharks kidnap Dejah, a princess, Carter feels obligated to save her. Promising to return her to her people, Carter helps Dejah escape, unintentionally becoming involved in political turmoil while he falls in love with the princess. When an opposing force plans to invade Dejah’s home city, Carter leads an army to fight back, risking his life for the woman he loves. With high adventure, intense action, and fantasy, A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a classic example of 20th century pulp fiction. Set in the harsh environment of a dying planet, A Princess of Mars is a highly imaginative work that captures the minds of readers while entertaining with its adventure and romance. First published just over one hundred years ago in 1912, A Princess of Mars has remained a fan favorite of the series, inspiring film adaptations, including one produced by Walt Disney Pictures titled John Carter. This edition of A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in an easy-to-read font. With these accommodations, A Princess of Mars caters to a modern audience while preserving the original wonder and adventure of Edgar Rice Burroughs’ work.

The Gods of Mars

release date: Nov 19, 2019
The Gods of Mars
In "The Gods of Mars," Edgar Rice Burroughs continues the saga of John Carter, thrusting readers into a vibrant and treacherous Martian landscape rife with intrigue, political machinations, and cosmic conflicts. This second installment in the Barsoom series blends elements of science fiction and adventure, employing Burroughs'' characteristic pulpy prose and vivid imagery that brings the fantastical world of Mars to life. The novel delves into themes of honor, love, and bravery against the backdrop of a society marked by enigmatic deities and alien races, simultaneously reflecting contemporaneous anxieties about imperialism and the otherness of foreign cultures during the early 20th century. Edgar Rice Burroughs, an American author best known for creating the character Tarzan, was inspired by his fascination with adventure and exploration, both in nature and literature. His experiences as a soldier and a writer during a period marked by rapid technological advancements and shifting societal norms undoubtedly influenced his vivid imagination. Burroughs'' ability to weave intricate mythologies and compelling characters stems from his diverse background, opening portals to realms that extend beyond the mundane world. For readers seeking an exhilarating escape into a realm filled with thrilling escapades and philosophical musings, "The Gods of Mars" stands as a must-read. It invites you to experience the richness of Martian lore while challenging perceptions about civilization, spirituality, and the human condition. Immerse yourself in Burroughs'' imaginative universe, where every page promises adventure and insight. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A succinct Introduction situates the work''s timeless appeal and themes. - The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists. - A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era''s events and influences that shaped the writing. - An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author''s life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text. - A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings. - Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work''s messages, connecting them to modern life. - Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance. - Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.

Tarzan the Terrible

release date: Feb 05, 2013
Tarzan the Terrible
Tarzan is searching for his beloved Jane. He has tracked her to a hidden valley called Pal-ul-don, which means "Land of Men." In Pal-ul-don Tarzan finds a real Jurassic Park filled with dinosaurs, notably the savage Triceratops-like Gryfs, which unlike their prehistoric counterparts are carnivorous. The lost valley is also home to two different races of tailed human-looking creatures, the Ho-don and the Waz-don. Tarzan befriends Ta-den, a Ho-don warrior, and Om-at, the Waz-don chief of the tribe of Kor-ul-ja. In this new world he so impresses those living in Pal-ul-don with his accomplishments and skills that they name him Tarzan-Jad-Guru

Tarzan the Untamed

Tarzan the Untamed
Here is the continuing adventure of one of fiction''s most dramatic heroes, Tarzan the ape-man. In this new episode, Tarzan has given up his jungle ways and is living contentedly on a farm with his beloved wife Jane, as a wealthy member of British nobility. But when he returns one day from a trip to Nairobi, he finds his farm has been laid to waste by German troops, with no one left alive. In grief and rage, he casts off the veneer of civilization to become once again the primitive ape-man, ranging the country in search of those who killers his mate to mete out to them the vengeance of the jungle. Never has master storyteller Edgar Rice Burroughs so skillfully shown the struggles within the breast of his ape-man hero, who through dozens of adventures and hair-breadth escapes, tracks down his enemies and triumphs in a crashing, action-packed climax.

The Land that Time Forgot

release date: Jan 01, 2002
The Land that Time Forgot
A captive aboard an enemy submarine, adventurer Bowen Tyler finds himself on the mysterious forgotten continent of Caspak, whose savage inhabitants are dinosaurs and Bronze Age warriors.

Pellucidar

release date: Jan 01, 2002
Pellucidar
In this sequel to At the Earth''søCore, return to the world of Pellucidar?an exotic, savage land at the center of the Earth, an untamed wilderness where the sun never sets. When American explorer David Innes first discovered Pellucidar, he fell under the spell of the strange world, earning the respect of many, the undying hatred of a few, and the love of the beautiful Dian. Torn from her arms by trickery, Innes vows revenge and returns to the Inner World to seek his lost love. ø Innes breaks through the earth''s outer crust, far from his beloved, and is forced to cross a fierce, unyielding world to reach her. Innes''s epic journey through the many strange landsøof Pellucidar, including the Land of Awful Shadow, which lies beneath the brilliantly conceived pendant moon, and his heart-pounding encounters with prehistoric beasts and strange peoples makes Pellucidar one of Edgar Rice Burroughs''s most rousing adventures.

Tarzan and the City of Gold

release date: Apr 10, 2013
Tarzan and the City of Gold
Tarzan rescues the stranger Valthor from the murderous "shiftas". On his way home he is seized by Nemone''s warriors and is taken prisoner to the amazing City of Gold

The Son of Tarzan

The Son of Tarzan
The Son of Tarzan is Edgar Rice Burroughs'' fourth novel in the Tarzan series. First serialized between 1915 and 1916 in All-Story Weekly, it was published as a novel in 1917. Narrowly surviving his encounter with his enemy Tarzan in The Beasts of Tarzan, Alexis Paulvitch has a score to settle. He lures Tarzan''s son Jack away from London and captures him, only to have Jack escape into the jungle that Tarzan once called home. With the help of an ape named Akut, Jack soon finds his place among the great apes, as his father did before him. But after rescuing the beautiful young woman named Meriem, the disaffected young man and the mistreated young woman must learn to live and love together in the dangerous jungle.

Tarzan and the Leopard Men

release date: Oct 03, 2018
Tarzan and the Leopard Men
After a violent tropical storm, Orando of the Utengi comes upon a strange bronze giant pinned under a fallen tree. Orando calls the creature Muzimo for it cannot remember its own name and therefore is most probably a god-a god who will protect Orando from the steel-taloned Leopard Men. Little does Orando know that his protector is Tarzan of the Apes-for the Lord of the Jungle has suffered an injury and does not know himself who he is! This book contains the original magazine text. When the Tarzan series appeared in paperback form from Ballantine Books in the 1960''s, Edgar Rice Burroughs Inc. decided to "tone" down ethnic content. So, most of the books in the series were censored. These censored texts are the ones which Gutenberg.org (an Internet Public Domain story site) picked up and which most reprinters of the stories are using. ERBville Press always goes back to the original sources of the text, whether magazine, First Edition book, or newspaper, for their reprinting.

Tarzan and the Forbidden City

release date: Apr 10, 2013
Tarzan and the Forbidden City
A young man named Brian Gregory has disappeared in Africa, looking for the fabled Father of Diamonds; his father and sister want to go rescue him, and they enlist Tarzan’s help in finding him!

Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Fiction, Classics, Action & Adventure

release date: Sep 01, 2003
Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs, Fiction, Classics, Action & Adventure
The first in a series of books about the title character Tarzan. The character was so popular that Burroughs continued the series into the 1940s with two dozen sequels.

The Beasts of Tarzan

release date: Jan 01, 2008
The Beasts of Tarzan
Edgar Rice Burroughs created one of the most iconic figures in American pop culture, Tarzan of the Apes, and it is impossible to overstate his influence on entire genres of popular literature in the decades after his enormously winning pulp novels stormed the public''s imagination. The Beasts of Tarzan, first published in 1916, is the third installment of Burroughs'' tales of the ape-man. Here, Tarzan, having reclaimed his title as Lord Greystroke, finds that proper society can be just as vicious as the jungle when greedy men threaten his new family. With his animal familiars-the panther Sheeta and Akut, a great ape-Tarzan seeks vengeance against those who would harm him. American novelist EDGAR RICE BURROUGHS (1875-1950) wrote dozens of adventure, crime, and science-fiction novels that are still beloved today, including Tarzan of the Apes (1912), At the Earth''s Core (1914), A Princess of Mars (1917), The Land That Time Forgot (1924), and Pirates of Venus (1934). He is reputed to have been reading a comic book when he died.

Tarzan at the Earth's Core

release date: Sep 14, 2016
Tarzan at the Earth's Core
Why buy our paperbacks? Printed in USA on High Quality Paper Standard Font size of 10 for all books Fulfilled by Amazon Expedited shipping 30 Days Money Back Guarantee BEWARE OF LOW-QUALITY SELLERS Don''t buy cheap paperbacks just to save a few dollars. Most of them use low-quality papers & binding. Their pages fall off easily. Some of them even use very small font size of 6 or less to increase their profit margin. It makes their books completely unreadable. Be rest assured about the quality of our books. We guarantee you will have a great experience with us. About Tarzan At The Earth''s Core Tarzan at the Earth''s Core is a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, published in 1930. the thirteenth in his series of books about the title character Tarzan and the fourth in his series set in the interior world of Pellucidar. In response to a radio plea from Abner Perry, a scientist who with his friend David Innes has discovered the interior world of Pellucidar at the Earth''s core, Jason Gridley launches an expedition to rescue Innes from the Korsars (corsairs), the scourge of the internal seas. He enlists Tarzan, and a fabulous airship is constructed to penetrate Pellucidar via the natural polar opening connecting the outer and inner worlds. The airship is crewed primarily by Germans, with Tarzan''s Waziri warriors under their chief Muviro also along for the expedition.In Pellucidar Tarzan and Gridley are each separated from the main force of the expedition and must struggle for survival against the prehistoric creatures and peoples of the inner world. Gridley wins the love of the native cave-woman Jana, the Red Flower of Zoram. Eventually everyone is reunited, and the party succeeds in rescuing Innes. As Tarzan and the others prepare to return home, Gridley decides to stay to search for Frederich Wilhelm Eric von Mendeldorf und von Horst, one last member of the expedition who remains lost (The missing Von Horst''s adventures are told in a sequel, Back to the Stone Age, which does not involve either Gridley or Tarzan).

Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs

release date: Apr 20, 2018
Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
Tarzan of the Apes by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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