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A Princess of Mars

1973120 pagesCreatespace Independent Publishing Platform

Synopsis

John Carter, a Civil War veteran, finds himself mysteriously transported to Mars, a dying planet he calls Barsoom. There, he encounters strange creatures, warring civilizations, and a captivating princess. With his enhanced strength and agility, Carter must navigate this alien world and fight for survival, all while trying to win the heart of Dejah Thoris.

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About the author

Edgar Rice Burroughs was born in Chicago, Illinois, the son of a businessman. During the Chicago influenza epidemic in 1891, he spent half a year on his brothers' ranch on the Raft River in Idaho. He attended the Phillips Academy in Andover, Massachusetts and then the Michigan Military Academy, from which he graduated in 1895. He failed the entrance exam for West Point, and so became an enlisted soldier with the 7th U.S. Cavalry in Fort Grant, Arizona Territory. He was discharged in 1897, ha...

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Commander John CarterProtagonist
Dejah ThorisSupporting

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Barsoom

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