A Princess of Mars (Barsoom, #1)
by Edgar Rice Burroughs, John Seelye
A Princess of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs, John Seelye holds a well received rating of 3.80 out of 5, based on 34.5K reader ratings. First published in 1912. The book spans 186 pages.
About A Princess of Mars
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. Captured by a band of six-limbed, green-skinned savage giants called Tharks, Carter soon is accorded all the honor of a chieftain after it's discovered that his muscles, accustomed to Earth's greater gravity, now give him a decided advantage in strength. And when his captors take as prisoner Dejah Thoris, the lovely human-looking princess of the city of Helium, Carter must call upon every ounce of strength, courage, and ingenuity to rescue her-before Dejah becomes the slave of the depraved Thark leader, Tal Hajus!Excerpt:Her oval face was beautiful in the extreme, her every feature finely chisled and exquisite, her eyes large and lustrous and her head surmounted by a mass of coal black, waving hair, caught loosely into a strange yet becoming coiffure. Similar in face and figure to women of Earth, she was nevertheless a true Martian--and prisoner of the fierce green giants who held me captive, as well!
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Edgar Rice Burroughs, John Seelye |
| Published | 1912 |
| Pages | 186 |
| Genres | Science Fiction, Fantasy, Classics, Fiction, Romance |
| Average Rating | 3.80 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 34,536 |
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What genre is A Princess of Mars?
A Princess of Mars is categorized as Science Fiction, Fantasy, Classics, Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is A Princess of Mars worth reading?
Based on 34.5K reader ratings, A Princess of Mars has an average score of 3.80 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is A Princess of Mars?
A Princess of Mars has 186 pages. It is a relatively quick read.
Who wrote A Princess of Mars?
A Princess of Mars was written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, John Seelye. It was first published in 1912.
What is the ISBN for A Princess of Mars?
The ISBN-13 for A Princess of Mars is 9780143104890.0.
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