Under the Moons of Mars: The Tales of Barsoom

**This deluxe collection contains five complete novels by Edgar Rice Burroughs, including the original illustrations **Barsoom, a name that has inspired the imaginations of readers for a century. Edgar Rice Burroughs created his vision of a dying Mars to serve as a backdrop for the adventures of John Carter, one time Earthman. These tales of swashbuckling intrigue, war, and romance have served as the foundation of such diverse careers as those of Carl Sagan and George Lucas. Resurrected Press has collected the first five of these tales, A Princess of Mars, The Gods of Mars, The Warlord of Mars, Thuvia, Maid of Mars, and The Chessmen of Mars in one volume to entertain yet another generation with these marvelous stories.

Author: Greg Fowlkes, Edgar Rice Burroughs
Publisher: Resurrected Press
Published: 01/12/2012
Pages: 660
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 2.28lbs
Size: 9.61h x 6.69w x 1.33d
ISBN13: 9781937022372
ISBN10: 1937022374
BISAC Categories:
- Fiction | Science Fiction | General

About the Author
Edgar Rice Burroughs (September 1, 1875-March 19, 1950) was born in Chicago. After failing to secure an appointment to West Point, he enlisted in the 7th Cavalry. After being discharged for medical reasons he turned to writing as a career. He was the creator of some of the best known heroes of all times, Tarzan and John Carter, as well as the author of numerous other works of fiction. During World War II he served as a war correspondent though he was in his sixties at the time. As recognition of the influence he had on many of the scientists and engineers of the space age, he was honored by having a crater named for him on the planet Mars, scene of some of his most memorable works.

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