A Princess of Mars Illustrated

By: Burroughs, Edgar Rice

"A Princess of Mars is a science fantasy novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the first of his Barsoom series. It was first serialized in the pulp magazine All-Story Magazine from February-July, 1912. Full of swordplay and daring feats, the novel is considered a classic example of 20th-century pulp fiction. It is also a seminal instance of the planetary romance, a subgenre of science fantasy that became highly popular in the decades following its publication. Its early chapters also contain elements of the Western. The story is set on Mars, imagined as a dying planet with a harsh desert environment. This vision of Mars was based on the work of the astronomer Percival Lowell, whose ideas were widely popularized in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The Barsoom series inspired a number of well-known 20th-century science fiction writers, including Jack Vance, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clarke, Robert A. Heinlein, and John Norman. The series was also inspirational for many scientists in the fields of space exploration and the search for extraterrestrial life, including Carl Sagan, who read A Princess of Mars when he was a child."

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B08PXJZFP4
• ISBN13: 9798577935160
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.64 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A Princess of Barsoom

"I have never told this story, nor shall mortal man see this m-a-n-u-s-c-r-i-p-t until I have passed over for eternity. I know that the average human mind will not believe what it cannot grasp......” Written in 1912, this book is well-written for its time and has intrigued countless generations of readers. I get the feeling that this story is being told over a campfire. Captain Carter is telling the story from memory, like an old man of his adventures here on Earth and on the planet of Barsoom (Mars). There are encounters with many strange creatures, situations, and yes, even a "Princess of Mars.” It is a tale worth reading as he encounters many creatures that are different personas of humans, horses, dogs, and so on. This book, also titled “Under the Moons of Mars,” is a part of a series by the writer that brought us “Tarzan.” The intro to the book alone will capture your imagination.