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A Princess of Mars (Barsoom / John Carter of Mars, Bk 1)
A Princess of Mars - Barsoom / John Carter of Mars, Bk 1
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
A Princess of Mars is an Edgar Rice Burroughs science fiction novel, the first of his famous Barsoom series.  John Carter is prospecting in Arizona when he finds himself on the run from Apaches.  He hides in a cave and is mysteriously transported to Mars!  There he meets the Tharks, green martians who sta...  more »
PBS Market Price: $8.09 or $4.19+1 credit
ISBN-13: 9780345331380
ISBN-10: 0345331389
Publication Date: 12/12/1985
Pages: 160
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3.9 stars, based on 24 ratings
Publisher: Del Rey Books
Book Type: Paperback
Members Wishing: 3
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Burroughs is the next step after Jules Verne and H. G. Wells. Look for some parallel names that have been adapted in Star Wars. Warriors are called jed; their leader jeddak (jeddi). The great beast of Bantoom is the banth (bantha). The hero, John Carter, dies at the onset of each book to be mysteriously reincarnated on Mars (called Barsoom by the Martians), alternating for ten-year periods. Look for vivid descriptions of wield aliens and creatures of Mars as well a sketchy technological advancement. On land they move around on beasts (called thoats) but also have large number of airframesreferred to as ships and thus have navies, not air forces (again Star Wars)ranging from battle ships to one-person fliers (These seem to be merely open-air platforms: no cabin whatsoever). In spite of this, most fightingand there is a wealth of itis done with long-swords (the early Star Wars light sabers). The butchery seems to have no end; it is the major vocation and pastime. John Carter, prospector, dies and is reincarnated for ten years on Mars where he becomes a superhero of the first water. In this Carter rescues an unbelievably gorgeous princess, wrecks havoc on several tribes, alters some Martian philosophy, and ultimately becomes Jeddak of a major metropolis.
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One of the best stories I have ever read. Period.
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This is book one.Great for those who like Tarzan-like stories.
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First in the fantastic Martian series by Edgar Rice Burroughs, creator of Tarzan.


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