A Princess of Mars is the first of eleven thrilling novels that comprise Edgar Rice Burroughs' most exciting saga, known as The Martian Series. It's the beginning of an incredible odyssey in which John Carter, a gentleman from Virginia and a Civil War veteran, unexpectedly finds himself on to the red planet, scene of continuing combat among rival tribes.
A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a science fiction adventure novel first published in 1912. It is the first book in the Barsoom series, which follows the adventures of John Carter, a Confederate soldier who is mysteriously transported to Mars, known as Barsoom to its inhabitants. On this alien planet, Carter discovers that he possesses enhanced strength and agility due to Mars's lower gravity. He encounters various Martian races, including the fierce, green-skinned Tharks and the beautiful, red-skinned Dejah Thoris, a princess of the city of Helium. The novel explores themes of heroism, loyalty, and love as John Carter becomes embroiled in the political and military struggles of Barsoom, fighting to protect Dejah Thoris and ultimately finding a place in this new, exotic world.
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