Edgar Rice Burroughs
1875 – 1950
Burroughs was an American writer, recognized for his prolific output in the science fiction, adventure and fantasy genres.
He is best known for creating iconic characters such as Tarzan (who appeared in 24 of his books) and John Carter (a recurring character in the eleven books of the Barsoom series).
Burrough’s popular stories involved adventurers from Earth transported to various planets (notably Barsoom, his fictional name for Mars), and Amtor (for Venus), lost islands (Caspak), and into the interior of the hollow Earth (the Pellucidar stories). He also wrote Westerns and historical romances, many of them published in The Argosy magazine.
Tarzan was a cultural sensation soon after being introduced and remains one of the most successful fictional characters to this day and is a cultural icon.
A Princess of Mars
Science Fiction / Planetary Adventure
A Confederate veteran is mysteriously transported to Mars, where he becomes a hero and falls in love amidst intertribal conflict
The Gods of Mars
Science Fiction / Planetary Romance
John Carter returns to Mars only to find Barsoom shaken by deception, false deities, and threats to those he loves
The Warlord of Mars
Science Fiction / Planetary Romance
John Carter embarks on a desperate quest across polar wastes and hidden realms to rescue Princess Dejah Thoris, confronting tyrants and stirring rebellions
Thuvia, Maid of Mars
Science Fiction / Planetary Romance
Carthoris, son of John Carter, embarks on a perilous mission to rescue Princess Thuvia, triggering political tensions and confronting ancient Martian mysteries