John Carter Of Mars - Burroughs, Edgar Rice
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""John Carter of Mars"" is a captivating science fiction series penned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, renowned for its imaginative world-building and thrilling adventures. The saga follows the exploits of John Carter, a former Confederate soldier mysteriously transported to the planet Mars, known to its inhabitants as Barsoom. Endowed with superhuman strength and agility due to the planet's lower gravity, Carter becomes embroiled in the conflicts and intrigues of Barsoom's warring civilizations. From the towering spires of Helium to the desolate wastelands of Thark, Carter navigates a landscape…mehr

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""John Carter of Mars"" is a captivating science fiction series penned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, renowned for its imaginative world-building and thrilling adventures. The saga follows the exploits of John Carter, a former Confederate soldier mysteriously transported to the planet Mars, known to its inhabitants as Barsoom. Endowed with superhuman strength and agility due to the planet's lower gravity, Carter becomes embroiled in the conflicts and intrigues of Barsoom's warring civilizations. From the towering spires of Helium to the desolate wastelands of Thark, Carter navigates a landscape teeming with exotic creatures, ancient civilizations, and alien technologies. Alongside his beloved princess, Dejah Thoris, and loyal allies like Tars Tarkas, Carter battles fierce adversaries, uncovers hidden secrets, and embarks on epic quests to save Barsoom from destruction. With its blend of swashbuckling action, romance, and otherworldly adventure, ""John Carter of Mars"" continues to captivate readers with its timeless tale of heroism and daring escapades.
Autorenporträt
Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875 - 1950) was an American writer best known for his creations of the jungle hero Tarzan and the heroic Mars adventurer John Carter, although he produced works in many genres. Burroughs was in his late 60s and was in Honolulu at the time of the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. Despite his age, he applied for and received permission to become a war correspondent, becoming one of the oldest U.S. war correspondents during World War II. This period of his life is mentioned in William Brinkley's bestselling novel Don't Go Near the Water.