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First book in Edgar Rice Burroughs's Mars series.Amazon.com Review
Although Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) is justifiably famous as thecreator of Tarzan of the Apes, that uprooted Englishman was not his only popular hero. Burroughs's first sale (in 1912) was A Princessof Mars, opening the floodgates to one of the must successful--andprolific--literary careers in history. This is a wonderful scientificromance that perhaps can be best described as early science fictionmelded with an epic dose of romantic adventure. A Princess of Marsis the first adventure of John Carter, a Civil War veteran who unexpectedlyfind himself transplanted to the planet Mars. Yet this red planet is farmore than a dusty, barren place; it's a fantasy world populated with giantgreen barbarians, beautiful maidens in distress, and weird flora andmonstrous fauna the likes of which could only exist in the author'sboundless imagination. Sheer escapism of the tallest order, the Martiannovels are perfect entertainment for those who find Tarzan's fantasticadventures aren't, well, fantastic enough. Although this novel can standalone, there are a total of 11 volumes in this classic series ofotherworldly, swashbuckling adventure. --Stanley Wiater ... Read more

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Master of Destruction John Carter the King of Mars
A Princess of Mars rocks.I just stumble arcoss this book a few weeks ago, and dude I'm still tripping.John Carter our hero hails from Virginia, he is a southern gentleman, fought for the Confederate Army, and tolerates no cowardice or fear from himself.John Carter is straight up a mans man.He looks those vile green men of Mars straight in the eye everytime and when the dust settles he stands over their dead excusses of life one foot on their neck, sword in hand, naked except for the metal of those he wears after he frees their violent souls to their fathers of old.He does this because every drop of Virginian blood would allow no less then his own death for his Red Queen, the envy, the heart of every Martian man.From the start of this book to the end John Carter runs wild and takes over Mars.Nothing stands in his way.Not the white ape-men, the 10-16 foot green martians, or the wars between the red men of Mars.John Carter even tames the vicious, destructive beast of Mars.What he does not tame or befriend he leaves dead in his path.This book is true pulp fiction to the max.But it is one hell of a fun ride.There are some hoky things in the story, it is far from being perfect.However if you like Dirty Harry, Rambo, John McClane, Jason Bourne and James Bond then you will like this book.John Carter like the other guys I just listed always win.Hokey or not it is what it is.Fun, fast paced, and groovy.Old time sci-fi that is better than most new fiction out there today.As old as these stories are they were a breath of fresh air.At least thats my opinion.I have nothing bad to say about this book and I don't want to give to much away.You have to read this book to find out just how wonderful it is.

Greatest book since I read the Tarzan novels
Aside from Edgar Rice Burroughs' Tarzan novels no other book has captured my imagination like John Carter has.I'm not much of a book reader and loved all of the Tarzan novels and have every one of them in origianl print and since I have read A princess of Mars I am looking forward to purchasing the whole Barsoom series and cannot wait to read them all.

Timeless and imaginative
My father got me this book when I was 13 and 23years later I passed it on to my son. My goal is to own the whole series in hardback. I cannot believe this has yet to be turned into a script and made into a movie. There is a wonderful following and I recommend you search the web for it. The first three books in the series are posted as public domain there so you have the opportunity to read it there if you wish. If you consider how long ago this was written it is even more impressive. I love this book, this series, and this Author. I promise you will too.

Excellent service!!!
This is my 2nd order from this supplier. They have excellent shipping & the product is in same or better condition than anticipated from their description. I will continue to buy from this supplier without hesitation.

So much better than I expected it to be!
I don't know why I always expect less of ERB when I pick up a new book by them.Yes, they all seem to have very similar elements--action, romance, strange new worlds, extreme heroism, etc. But somehow each book is an adventure worth reading on its own merits.

I'm glad I decided to not read this series until I owned all of the books (its been a few years of trekking through used and new bookstores to acquire them all).So far I've read the first two, but I have my bookmark ready for the third.The first two are their own adventures and end in a way that is both satisfying for the story of the book but clearly sets up more to come.

In this book John Carter is introduced to us, he is a cowboy and prospector attempting to make his fortune after being on the loosing side of the Civil War. He also has the interesting qualities of being immortal, not remembering any childhood and yet still being associated with a Southern family as a distant cousin, for many generations.

He is chased into a cave by a band of Indians and very near death he looks upon the planet Mars.He awakens to find himself on Mars and confronted by four armed green men.Eventually he also meets the red men and masters the language and culture of the planet he now calls home.He also manages to come across an enslaved Princess of Helium, Dejah Thoris.

Its a great book, told from John Carter's point of view.Because of this you get a little better feel for him as a person than you do for Tarzan I'd say (and I love Tarzan, but there is something very appealing about John Carter).

This is a book that will start one off on what looks to me to be a great series, but don't just get book one--get at least the first three because you will want to know what happens next. I do. ... Read more

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A timeless adventure story
This is a great adventure story with the heroes being trapped in an unknown world when they venture past a forbidden barrier in their ship.Even though this is an older book, it did not seem dated to me, as have many of the older classics I have read.It has a blend of science fiction, adventure, romance, heroism, chivalry, and a strong female character.The author is a good writer, and I intend to read more of his books. ... Read more

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THE BEASTS OF TARZAN
As the rich Lord Greystoke, Tarzan found himself the target of greedy, evil men. Stranded on a desert island, his wife and son kidnapped, Tarzan's plight seemed helpless. But with the help of Sheeta, the ferocious panther, and the great ape Akut, Tarzan crafted his escape with the giant Mugambi. Yet the trail of the kidnappers led deep into the interior--and it would take all of Tarzan's skills to reach his family in time.

THE SON OF TARZAN
Tarzan's young son narrowly escaped the wrath of his father's nemesis Paulvitch, and he was forced to flee into the savage African jungles where Tarzan himself had been reared. There the civilized boy would have to learn to face the great beasts and exotic dangers only his father had ever conquered. And as he became known as Korak the Killer--whose legend would rival that of Tarzan--he would learn that the dangers of the jungle were nothing compared to those devised by men . . .
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jungle adventures and love tory
This books contains the complete third and forth Tarzan books.Both books start out with Tarzan living civilized in England, but then manage to place him in the African jungle.
"Beasts of Tarzan" is one of the weakest of the first 4 Tarzan books.Luckily it is also one of the shortest.The best image I remember from this is the thought of a boat with apes and a panther cruising through the water.
"Son of Tarzan" hardly has Tarzan in it at all.Instead it focuses on his boy as he grows from a tween to a married man - spending most of that time in the African jungle.This is a great book, and the "love story" between Korak and Meriem is touching, and is better developed the that between Tarzan and Jane in the initial books.The book does, however, seem to have some of the more violent moments.Perhaps my only complaint was that the book seemed to drag on a bit at the end.Two-thirds of the way through it becomes fairly clear what is going to happen, however, a number of plot twists are thrown in there, dragging out the novel.
What I also find interesting is that the novels seem to be filled with many elements that I've seen in movies that have come out well after the Tarzan books.It seems that the influence of the books has been well felt in hollywood (even if not in the Tarzan movies themselves.)
In the copy I have, page 208 end in the middle of a word, while 209 starts a new paragraph. The story seems to still flow properly, but I'm wondering what is missing from the "printers error"

The Son (of Tarzan) doesn't quite rise
I don't know why reading about a boy who goes from civilization to savage jungle should be less believable than an infant who was raised by apes in the first place, but somehow it is.Boroughs has to employ a number of contrivances that he didn't need in the first Tazan, simply because Tarzan's son went to the African jungle voluntarilly, albeit to escape imagined prosecution for an act of self-defense.The thing is, the boy is somehow old enough to kill a full grown man and smuggle Tarzan's ape ally into Africa, but he is not too old to learn to be an ape-man from scratch.It seemed more pure and plausible when Tarzan did it from infancy.Still, this Tarzan twin set is full of adventure and heroic good fun, and the Beasts of Tarzan is classic Boroughs.The author seems to be aging Tarzan so fast, however, that it is hard to see how he would have much left for the next dozen or so books in the series.By my estimation, Tarzan is in his late 30s at the end of Son of Tarzan.Jane is so far in the background it's hard to remember what all the fuss was about in the first two books.But Boroughs has a new romance for us in Son and that works out surprisingly well.A good rousing story that suffers from sequelitus.I still think the talking apes were some sort of long-lost australopithicines; I'd love to know the author's source materials.

Good adventures for kids today
I first read these books a few years ago, when I was twelve.I loved all of the Tarzan series (although Jane and Jack seem to disappear later in the series) but these two novels were my favorites.Although I already owned both books, I bought this version simply because having two of my favorite novels in one volume seemed too good to be true.I re-read these books twice a year.The action keeps coming and never lets up (this from a girl who was quickly bored with The Lord of the Rings).

There is also a sort of poetic irony that Burroughs employs.Tarzan comes from the jungle into civilization, while his son goes from civilization to the jungle.While Tarzan grew up without any sort of guidance or moral direction, he is one of the most chivalrous, honorable, and genuinely good people that I've ever encountered in any book (save the bible.)The implication is that the jungle beasts are sometimes more noble and less cruel (albeit no more gentle) than humans who should know better.Indeed, when Jack and Meriem encounter other apes, baboons, or even people, they insist that they are Great Apes and not human (and are proud of the distinction).This is furthered by the fact that the most unlikely of people (as in the ugly, filthy cook on the ship which holds Jane hostage) sometimes are the most brave and good.

Overall, these two stories are great adventures that hold something deeper for anyone who cares to look.

The Tarzan series
I have read most of these books and have found them very enjoyable.I am tring to get the whole series again to reread andfor my son's to read as well

The Greystoke Family Saga continues
Both of these books follow on the story begun by the 1st 2 in the series.In Beasts, the villainous Rokoff and Petrovich return to destroy Tarzan's family.His son is taken to Africa to be raised by cannibals, Jane is toreceive a "fate worse than death and Tarzan is marooned on a jungleisland.How Tarzan escapes and foils the schem is a well-told adventure. In Son, young Jack ends up in Africa and runs afoul of apes and slavers. Following in the footsteps of his father, he reverts to a savage stagewhile battling for the lives of himself and his love. ... Read more

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This Halcyon Classics ebook contains 30 novels and short stories by noted fantasy and adventure writer Edgar Rice Burroughs.Includes classics such as 'Tarzan of the Apes' and 'The Land that Time Forgot.' Includes an active table of contents.

Contents:

Tarzan of the Apes
The Return of Tarzan
The Beasts of Tarzan
The Son of Tarzan
Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar
Jungle Tales of Tarzan
Tarzan the Untamed
Tarzan the Terrible

A Princess of Mars
The Gods of Mars
Warlord of Mars
Thuvia, Maid of Mars
The Chessmen of Mars

The Land that Time Forgot
The People that Time Forgot
Out of Time’s Abyss

The Mucker
The Return of the Mucker
The Oakdale Affair

At the Earth’s Core
Pellucidar

The Cave Girl
The Bandit of Hell
The Efficiency Expert
The Girl from Farris’s
The Lost Continent
The Mad King
The Monster Men
The Moon Maid
The Outlaw of Torn


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Good Collection
Excellent collection, good table of contents.If you are looking for a good selection of Burroughs, this collection has Barsoom books, Tarzan, Pellucidar, Caspak, and assorted other works.Good value for the price.

Great books - Poorly edited
This is a great collection of ERB books that has fallen into the public domain.Unfortunately, the editing is deplorable.There are sometimes many errors on the same page.It makes it more difficult to enjoy the story because you are having to spend effort to figure out what the author wrote and why the current sentence makes no sense.A simple human review of the book would have cleared these up.The machine translation was not proofed before publication.I only paid $0.99 for the collection, but still I expected a faithful copy of the books as written. ... Read more

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great book
As already stated this was a very good book. it is surprising how the book does not seem dated. This guy got a lot of things right.

A fascinating imagination
"World Building" is the term for modern fantasy and sci fi writers who take great lengths to create fictional cultures and civilizations, and then immerse their readers in them.

They all learned it from such efforts as Edgar Rice Burroughs "Mars" series. As you read this book, you'll actually sort of wonder why the Mars Rovers didn't come across the peoples and civilizations described, and you'll feel a bit sad that they did not.

Burroughs describes two societies, one somewhat different than our own, and one completely different. He includes animals, races, social customs, and physiology that were far ahead of his time in terms of literary imagination. Of course, his books were written, self admitedly, as pulp. There are flaws in plotting and some cliche in character development, but these are quickly washed away by the compelling story and the struggles of the hero to survive, and to help those natives of Mars for whom he has come to care.

If you somehow missed these books before, they are good reads, for either older children or adults with a taste for the fanciful. The first few of the series have fallen into the public domain, and you can obtain them for free either here on Amazon for your Kindle, or from places like Project Gutenberg as text files.

The first three books comprise a trilogy: A Princess of Mars, The Gods of Mars, and Warlord of Mars. All three are public domain.

Read, enjoy, and be carried away into a world you'll bemoan the loss of when you are done with the books!

A fantastic, fast paced action adventure
This is the first Edgar Rice Burroughs book I've read, and it won't be the last.

Princess of Mars is a fantastic action story, very fast paced.If the opening of this book doesn't catch you, then I don't know what to tell you.It really is fantastic.I really love that John Carter is a man of action, making decisions based on what is right, and asking himself later if it was a good idea, never looking for oppurtunities for heroism.Sometimes it gets him into trouble, but it usually works out in his favor.

The characters are unforgetable, I love that they slowly unfold before you during the story.Characters who at first seem like 'extras' develop a depth you may not have expected.You find yourself suddently hoping that the characters' hopes and dreams are achieved, pushing yourself to read just a little bit more before you go to bed so you can find out how it turns out.

Sometimes I feel like Burroughs sort of skimped out on some details, but it doesn't take away from the story.He will sum up an epic battle in just two lines, leaving you to your own devices to imagine the actual fight.But this is only with some scenes, and it would probably just add length more than content if he had detailed out every single fight in the book.

Just don't make the mistake of watching the movie made in 2004.Really, it's not even the same story, I got about 15 minutes deep before turning it off.But [...] says there's a new movie coming out in 2012, and I'm pretty anxious to see it.

Carter Jump to Mars and Adventures Start!
Kindle edition of ERB's Martian series!
Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was a prodigy of imagination. He started his writer career quite late; his first work was published in 1912. From that point on a ceaseless flow of imaginary worlds & heroes poured from his pen: John Carter of Mars, Carson Napier of Venus, David Innes and Abner Perry on Pellucidar at Earth's center and the most famous of them all Tarzan of the Apes.
As many reviewers of this and other ERB stories point out, do not expect "politically correct" tales, they are the product of a society still torn by racial prejudices.

"Princess of Mars" is an astounding piece of fantasy. First story of ERB to be published it contains the seeds of lots of sci-fi and Fantasy novels to come in the following years. Also we may detect some traits of Tarzan in John Carter character.
It's a pleasure to read so "fresh" adventures depicting a whole planet culture, ecology, interaction between different races, monsters, and inventions far ahead of ERB real world, as "rifles with explosive bullets guided by wireless sensors".

It amazes me how ERB can master in a rather short text (for our standards); a high paced action story. Even if this book is more than 90 years old, you will enjoy it from the first to the last page and possibly continue reading all Carter's series.

Reviewed by Max Yofre.

A Princess of Barsoom
"I have never told this story nor shall mortal man see this manuscript until I have passed over for eternity.I know that the average human mind will not believe what it can not grasp......"

Written in 1912 this book is well written for its time and has intrigued countless generations of readers.I get the feeling that this story is being told over a campfire.

Captain Carter is telling the story form memory as an old man of his adventures here on earth and on the planet of Barsoom (Mars).There are encounters with many strain creatures, situations, and yes even a "Princess of Mars."

This is a part is a series by the writer that brought us "Tarzan."The intro to the book alone will capture your imagination.


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Hard to stomach, but a lesson in history
Saying that this book isn't "politically correct" is like saying Hitler had issues. This is absolutely the most racist book I've ever read. It was hard to get through. In every single instance, blacks are stupid, savage, and child like while whites are noble, intelligent, and fearless. Whites in general, and English aristocrats in particular, are the nature's supreme achievement and greatest glory. You think I'm exaggerating, but I'm not.
Africans are described everywhere as "ferocious brutes", cannibals, savages, superstitious, and barely human. example:
"The bestial faces, daubed with color--the huge mouths and flabby hanging lips--the yellow teeth, sharp filed--the rolling, demon eyes--the shining naked bodies--the cruel spears. Surely no such creatures really existed upon earth" That's only one instance. There is no single example in this story in which the Africans are depicted in any other way.
The one black servant, Esmeralda, is described only as a "negress" and gets the most appalling comic relief treatment ever. She cries and hoots and yells out "Oh Gaberelle!" every time she gets a fright.
Here's a couple of examples:
"Esmeralda, cowering still closer to her mistress, took one frightened glance toward the little square of moonlight, just as the lioness emitted a low, savage snarl..."Oh, Gaberelle!" she shrieked, and slid to the floor, an inert and senseless mass"...Jane stooped to grasp the black woman by the shoulder. Roughly she shook her...Esmeralda opened her eyes. The first object they encountered was the dripping fangs of the hungry lioness. With a horrified scream the poor woman rose to her hands and knees, and in this position, scurried across the room shrieking "O Gaberelle!" At the top of her lungs...For a moment the lioness remained quiet with intense gaze upon the flitting Esmeralda, whose goal appeared to be the cupboard, into which she attempted to propel her huge bulk...she only succeeded in getting her head in; whereupon, with a final screech, which paled the jungle noises into insignificance, she fainted once again."
When asked if she saw a gorilla, she says: "I thought it was the devil, but I guess it must have been one of them gorilephants"
And when she's woken up suddenly she screams "What is it now, a hipponocerous?"
The blacks, and all of nature itself, must be conquered and civilized by the noble white man.
But we don't want to sanitize history, and anyone wanting to know why our racial history is so awful, this book and others like it will help you understand. This was 1912.

When the Big Apes Raise a Lord!
Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was a prodigy of imagination. He started his writer career quite late; his first work was published in 1912. From that point on a ceaseless flow of imaginary worlds & heroes poured from his pen: John Carter of Mars, Carson Napier of Venus, David Innes and Abner Perry on Pellucidar at Earth's center and the most famous of them all Tarzan of the Apes.


Tarzan's world is Africa. But an extraordinary Africa populated with apes more intelligent than any known ones and in later adventures with a plethora "lost cities", "ant-men" or whatever suit ERB in order to deliver a fast paced adventure.

As other reviewers, of this same book in other editions, point out do not expect "politically correct" tales, they are the product of a society still torn by racial prejudices.
Another assumption that closely follows this is: "superior traits" are inherited directly and a Lord will always be a Lord no matter what the circumstances.
The reader may assume all this adventures occurs in an "alternate reality" that have some common traits with our world such as the ones depicted by Guy Gavriel Kay for example.

Now you'll be ready to enjoy the original story of Tarzan as it was delivered by ERB, free from Hollywood changes or comic's stereotypes.
A couple of English nobles are abandoned by a mutinous crew in the coast of Africa where they barely survive.
Adversity proves to be more than what they may endure and both die leaving an infant that is miraculously adopted by Kala an anthropoid that has lost her baby-ape.
Protected by her, Tarzan starts a life struggle to conquer a space among the over towering brutes.
His natural intelligence combined with a strengthening body allows him to survive and in due time lead the ape tribe.
ERB ability renders all this astounding fates credible: Tarzan learns to read and write all by himself; Tarzan defeats a Gorilla with his father's knife; Tarzan helps a group of marooned white people and fell in love with Jane; Tarzan...continue delivering one prowess after other... and you'll believe it.

I read "Tarzan of the Apes" at my teens and continue reading many of his 23 following adventures, borrowing volume after volume from a nearby library.
When I grow up and gain economic independence I bought and kept this book and some more Tarzans volumes.

I warmly recommend this series to any anyone who is fond to read unending adventures in a magic world.
If after reading Tarzan's stories you still want more from ERB try the Martian series, they are almost as good as this one.

Reviewed by Max Yofre.

Fun read
This is probably a kids book, but I really enjoyed it. The ending leads to a sequel that I am now reading--fun page turners. ... Read more

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The first published book by the creator of Tarzan of the Apes

Two years before Edgar Rice Burroughs became a worldwide celebrity with the publication of Tarzan of the Apes and its twenty-two sequels, which together have sold more than 30 million copies, he published A Princess of Mars. A futuristic sci-fi fantasy romance, A Princess of Mars tells the story of John Carter, a Civil War veteran who inexplicably finds himself held prisoner on the planet Mars by the Green Men of Thark. Together with Dejah Thoris, the princess of another clan on Mars, the unlikely pair must fight for their freedom and save the entire planet from destruction as the life-sustainingAtmosphere Factory slowly grinds to a halt. ... Read more

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Classic Space Western
Former Confederate captain John Carter, left with no means of income after the war, heads to Arizona and strikes a quartz mine. Trying to rescue his partner from Apaches, Carter takes a wrong turn and comes to a cave, in which he finds a large room, where he is overthrown by a paralytic gas. With a supreme effort, he attempts to move his muscles, but instead his spirit/soul/whatever leaves his body, and he thus exits the cave completely naked. Staring out at the night sky, Carter sees the planet Mars and feels called to by the god of war. He reaches out his arms, senses cold and darkness, and opens his eyes "upon a strange and weird landscape. I knew that I was on Mars."

If you can get past that extreme leap of faith, the rest of A Princess of Mars is pretty easy to stomach. Author Edgar Rice Burroughs (author also of the numerous Tarzan stories) peoples his debut novel (expanded from the short story "Under the Moons of Mars" and serialized in All-Story before being published as a novel in 1919) with characters that are easy to identify with, though they happen to be green-skinned Martians. Though I had long heard of the stories, I was first intrigued to try this one due to its being listed in the Encyclopedia of Weird Westerns, which stated that it falls firmly into the subcategory of Space Western (the same category under which Star Wars falls).

It was primarily this, but also the fact that I had enjoyed Tarzan when I read it so long ago, that led me to seek it out -- preferably in audio, through which I do most of my literary experimentation. I found the Books In Motion audio at the library. Jack Sondericker reads A Princess of Mars from the perspective of time, much as the early part of the novel suggests. His voice is that of an man much older than the protagonist, leading a semblance of retrospective realism to this fantastic tale. (The Librivox audio is also a solid interpretation, with Mark Nelson offering a professional-quality reading that can be downloaded for free.)

Because of the lighter gravity of Mars ("Barsoom" to the locals), Carter finds himself a superman among his new neighbors, able to leap 30 feet in the air and 100 feet away when threatened. The early chapters of A Princess of Mars are mostly given to writing of the expository sort, involving Carter's observations of the strange details of Martian life, peppered throughout with feats of his prowess, which impresses the seemingly unemotional Martians in the only way important to them. Carter even becomes a chieftain of the Tharks after defeating one of them.

I don't usually get into books filled with made-up names and long descriptions of the differences between Earth and whatever planet the story happens to be set on, but Burroughs manages to make it interesting through sheer imagination, with just enough things not so different to balance the very different. A Princess of Mars is such a mythic success at this, it is impossible not to get involved in the exploits of John Carter and the female prisoner he comes across, who looks very different from the green-skinned Martians and who turns out to be Dejah Thoris, red-skinned princess of Helium.

The rest of the book involves the duo's escape from Thark, as they fall for each other, get separated, then reunited, and eventually make a go of it. The ending would be a downer if I didn't know that there are numerous sequels, the first of which is The Gods of Mars. But if you're looking for a full reading experience, with plenty of action, adventure, and even romance, you'd do well to pick up a copy of A Princess of Mars.

Green monsters, beautiful maidens, and a hero
A hero who thinks with his muscles, is a little scared of women, and exemplifies valor without reflection.But in a good way.

John Carter is Civil War (U.S. not English) veteran who has struck out for the West to find his fortune.He's snatched from death at the hands of some very irate locals in a mysterious fashion, and finds himself on Mars facing four armed green monsters (who turn out to be pretty good folks in their own fashion).As he's accepted into their band, in part by killing a few of them, he meets the stunning Dejah Thoris, a red skinned and sophisticated native of Mars and rescues her from the Green Men.And then in the second chapter...

Well, a slight exaggeration, but you get the idea.Feats of courage and recklessness, non-stop action, cliff hangers, and a complete absense of political correctness.

Dated, but first rate fun.

E. M. Van Court

Great book, Painful intro
The book; classic (intelligent) pulp action/drama, one of the best.Edgar Rice Burroughs works are a joy to read and this book is no exception, the introduction however... so self-indulgent I had to write a comment!It was written by John Seelye who is the general editor of the Penguin Classics line.The piece is a rambling soapbox that goes on for twenty pages!It made me wonder whose book I was reading.John Seelye gives away endings to other great fiction, (War of the Worlds being one, another reason to skip the intro) he insults E.R.B.'s intelligence at least twice and for no reason his piece opens and closes with an attack on George Bush?!It was so nonsensical it was funny. Seriously, it doesn't matter which side of the isle you're on, is the intro to a Sci-fi book from 1912 the place for personal political views?Probably not.So skip the ranting,Tourette-like intro and enjoy one of E.R.B.'s most unique works (and the lovely Dejah Thoris, recommendation; Google search Adam Hughes, Dejah Thoris; wow).And Mr. Seelye, please, come on down from the box.;)

Classic Sci Fi at its best
Classic hero type John Carter finds himself on Mars, dealing with hostile aliens and find a beautiful human-type princess to rescue. Sound like your typical sci-fi? It was written in 1912. Surprizingly, this was Burrough's first novel. It is exceptionally well-written. Lots of action and social interaction. John Carter has to be both a strong fighter and charming politician. This is a classic and well worth reading.

If you want to sample some of ERB writings, some of his writings are free on line at http://www.gutenberg.org/browse/authors/b#a48

First Step of Carter's Martian Career.
Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was a prodigy of imagination. He started his writer career quite late; his first work was published in 1912. From that point on a ceaseless flow of imaginary worlds & heroes poured from his pen: John Carter of Mars, Carson Napier of Venus, David Innes and Abner Perry on Pellucidar at Earth's center and the most famous of them all Tarzan of the Apes.
As many reviewers of this and other ERB stories point out, do not expect "politically correct" tales, they are the product of a society still torn by racial prejudices.

"Princess of Mars" is an astounding piece of fantasy. First story of ERB to be published it contains the seeds of lots of sci-fi and Fantasy novels to come in the following years. Also we may detect some traits of Tarzan in John Carter character.
It's a pleasure to read so "fresh" adventures depicting a whole planet culture, ecology, interaction between different races, monsters, and inventions far ahead of ERB real world, as "rifles with explosive bullets guided by wireless sensors".

It amazes me how ERB can master in a rather short text (for our standards); a high paced action story. Even if this book is more than 90 years old, you will enjoy it from the first to the last page and possibly continue reading all Carter's series.
Reviewed by Max Yofre.
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Tarzan and the Tarzan Twins is a fabulous Tarzan book written by Edgar Rice Burroughs for younger readers.

The Tarzan Twins, two schoolboys, Dick and Doc, are cousins who resemble each other because their mothers are twins. As Dick is also related to Tarzan through his father, they become known as the Tarzan Twins.

Invited to visit Tarzan's African estate, they become lost in the jungle and are imprisoned by cannibals, from whom they escape. They are then reunited with their host, who introduces them to his pet lion, Jad-bal-ja.

Subsequently, they become involved in an adventure involving exiles from the lost city of Opar, who have kidnapped Gretchen von Harben, the daughter of a missionary. ... Read more

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WRONG TITLE - DON'T BE FOOLED!
THIS IS NOT THE BOOK, "TARZAN AND THE TARZAN TWINS WITH JAD-BAL-JA THE GOLDEN LION". It only contains the first of the two Tarzan Twins stories, "The Tarzan Twins", retitled here as "Tarzan and the Tarzan Twins with Jad Bal-Ja...". Confused? I'll explain:

In 1927, E.R. Burroughs wrote a book for younger readers titled, "The Tarzan Twins". Then in 1936, he wrote a sequel called, "Tarzan and the Tarzan Twins with Jad-Bal-Ja the Golden Lion".

Later, in 1963, Canaveral Press released a book called "Tarzan and the Tarzan Twins", which contained both of the above stories in one book.

This book, however, only contains the first of the two stories, retitled to the title of the second book.

So, if you're looking for the rare second book, you will not find it here! Keep looking and don't waste your money on this one.

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This book was converted from its physical edition to the digital format by a community of volunteers. You may find it for free on the web. Purchase of the Kindle edition includes wireless delivery. ... Read more

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Gordon King stumbles upon a lost city in the jungles of Cambodia, seeks to unlock the truth behind the warriors of legend, and battles the loathsome Leper King of Lodidhapura for the love of the beautiful jungle princess, Fou-tan. Reprint. ... Read more

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With Roy Krenkel Jr artwork
This is a stand alone story by Burroughs, not connected to any of his series like Tarzan, Mars or Venus. It was originally titled "Jungle Girl".In the story, a brave American explorer accidentally finds a secret kingdom in Asia. He rescues a jungle princess, and fights against several factions and creatures of the jungle. The storyline reminded me of the moons story, it was enjoyable and full of danger at every turn. Nice adventure yarn. The Ace paperback edition with the Roy Krenkel artwork is very collectible, it is a beautiful cover.

Good old-fashioned ERB jungle adventure!
If you're looking for good 1930's era pulp fiction, you've come to the right place.Fans of ERB's Mars, Venus, Pellucidar, or Tarzan books will enjoy this novel.True, the plot is somewhat predicatable, and thechapters read like monthly installments (like they were), but its great funto read.You also have to ignore some of the prejudices of the era,particularly the roles of women and men, but as long as you know that goingin, you'll enjoy a good story. ... Read more

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Adventure in the Center of the Earth
Travel to the Earth's core with a dashing, athletic hero and his elderly knowledgeable partner. Encounter a strange terrain, terrifying beasts, evil opponents and, of course, a beautiful maiden in need of rescuing. Can our hero save himself and his friends against impossible odds?

Lots of virtues and no bad words! Classic adventure at it's best. Even better, this book is free! Read it!

Burrough's "John Carter of Mars" series is also worth reading.

An intelligent, thought provoking adventure
This book explores several fascinating concepts.Could there be another earth inside of our earth?What if there is no such thing as time?What if there is no such thing as direction, how would we ever find anything? This book is also a very good adventure series, with a little romance thrown in.I have read several of this author's books now, and I think this one is the best so far. ... Read more

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George Lucas once said that his love of Flash Gordon action adventure series lead him to create Star Wars. Alex Raymond created Flash Gordon as he was a huge fan ofBuck Rogers. And Philip Francis Nowlan was inspired to create Buck Rogers by the mother of all two fisted sword swinging sci-fi action adventure heroes Edgar Rice Burrough'sJohn Carter of Mars.
This is a collection of the Original Five Stories of John Carter of Mars: A Princess of Mars. . The Gods of Mars. . . The Warlord of Mars . . . Thuvia, Maid of Mars. . . . The Chessmen of Mars.

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John Carter of Mars series
The Burroughs series is a classic and it was a genuine joy to read it in Ebook format - ... Read more