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Series

The Martian Tales

2 books

The Martian Tales series by Edgar Rice Burroughs has 2 books. Start with A Princess of Mars (1917), then read the rest in the order below.

The Martian Tales reading order

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A Princess of Mars

Edgar Rice Burroughs

John Carter, a Civil War veteran, is mysteriously transported to the desolate plains of Mars, a world teeming with warring tribes and strange, six-limbed beings. Possessing superhuman strength due to Earth's higher gravity, Carter quickly rises among the formidable Tharks, the green-skinned giants who rule the planet. His newfound status is tested when he must rescue the captivating Princess Dejah Thoris from the clutches of a brutal warlord, embarking on a perilous journey across the alien landscape. This epic adventure blends thrilling action with a timeless tale of courage, love, and survival on a distant world.

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The Gods of Mars

Edgar Rice Burroughs

John Carter's return to the Red Planet is shattered when his beloved Dejah Thoris disappears, plunging him into a desperate search across the Martian landscape. He finds himself ensnared in the mythical Eden of Mars, a place whispered to hold both paradise and peril, from which no one has ever emerged. Carter must confront ancient mysteries and formidable challenges to rescue Dejah Thoris and escape the clutches of this legendary, inescapable realm.

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