Quote by Edgar Rice Burroughs

This volume gathers the entire sequence of novels in the Barsoom series, originally written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, presented with illustrations. The stories are set on a richly imagined version of Mars, called Barsoom by its inhabitants, where a low-gravity environment and ancient technologies enable heroic feats. The series begins with John Carter, a Confederate veteran mysteriously transported to Mars, who becomes embroiled in the politics and warfare of its various city-states and races, including the green-skinned Tharks and the red-skinned humanoids of Helium. Subsequent novels expand the universe, introducing new protagonists and exploring themes of honor, love, and survival in a harsh, romanticized landscape. The collection includes all major titles from the original series, offering a comprehensive reading experience for fans of early science fiction and planetary romance. more