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A Princess of Mars was the first book by Edgar Rice Burroughs to feature the character John Carter. It led to an 11-book series featuring his adventures and became the basis for the 2012 movie. Carter is a war-weary former military captain during the Civil War who is inexplicably transported to Mars. He quickly (and reluctantly) becomes embroiled in a conflict of epic proportions among the inhabitants of the planet.

A Princess of Mars is one of the most influential science-fiction adventures ever written, blending epic action, romance, and imaginative worldbuilding. This classic tale follows John Carter, a fearless Civil War veteran mysteriously transported to the dying planet of Mars—known to its inhabitants as Barsoom. Gifted with extraordinary strength under Martian gravity, he finds himself caught between rival tribes, brutal warriors, and political intrigue.Carter’s journey becomes even more compelling when he meets Dejah Thoris, the brilliant and courageous princess of Helium. Their bond drives ...