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John Carter in 'A Princess of Mars'

Barsoom Series, Book 1

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John Carter in 'A Princess of Mars'

By: Edgar Rice Burroughs
Narrated by: Scott Brick
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Civil War veteran John Carter is transported to a dying planet, where he must elude capture by giant green barbarians to rescue a Martian princess from certain doom. In this landmark of science fiction, the myths and mystery of the red planet supply a vibrant backdrop for a swashbuckling epic.

Published in 1911, A Princess of Mars introduced a popular series of novels recounting John Carter's Martian exploits. Author Edgar Rice Burroughs, best known as the creator of Tarzan, employed a new style of writing that combined the genres of fantasy, adventure, and science fiction. His imaginative setting - an advanced but decaying civilization in which Olympian heroics play out against malevolent forces and ever-changing fortunes - endures as a timeless world, in which love, honor, and loyalty form the basis for fast-paced romantic adventures.

Public Domain (P)2012 Tantor Action & Adventure Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction Space Exploration Space Opera Sword & Sorcery Adventure Solar System Mars Interstellar Royalty War Classic Fantasy
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A highly enjoyable book. Totally different from the film but so much better! I went on to listen to the rest of the series. Highly recommended :o)

An enjoyable 'Listen'

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a good adventure and action book
a book for all ages to listen and think why are there

John Carter in a princess of mars

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A brilliantly gripping story. Ridiculously believable, well written and the Scott Brick does really well with the performance of a "Gentleman of Virginia". A wonderful melding of historic character traits and syfy.

A classic for a reason!

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I saw the movie that was based on this book a while back and despite the critics panning it I really quite enjoyed it so thought I would give the audio book a go. Very enjoyable listen and I really enjoyed the readers voice. Looking forward to seeing how the story progresses 8n the next book.

Great old fashioned Sci fi

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an interesting tale well told awaiting the reading of the next
book with eagsr anticipation

sci-fi at its earliest

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