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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.

When World War I captain Ulysses Paxton finds himself mysteriously transported to the alien world of Barsoom, he quickly discovers a land filled with danger, intrigue, and unexpected romance. Caught in a web of treachery, Paxton faces the sinister Ras Thavas, a mad scientist conducting horrific brain transplant experiments that threaten the very essence of life on Mars. Amidst this chaos, he becomes entangled in a desperate quest to save Valla Dia, a stunning beauty trapped in a body swapped with the malevolent Xaxa, the ruthless Jeddara of Phundahl. Can Paxton navigate the treacherous ...

Dr. Daniel Feldman faces ruin after defying the powerful Medical Lobby, stripped of his rank and labeled a pariah. In a desperate bid for redemption, he stows away on a spaceship bound for Mars Colony, hoping to escape his past and start anew. But Mars is no sanctuary; it harbors a deadly plague organism that threatens not just the colony but the very survival of humanity. As Feldman delves into uncharted territory, he risks everything to uncover a cure while practicing medicine without a license. The stakes rise as he battles both the treacherous alien organism and the relentless grip of the ...

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Explore the dynamic world of adventure and discovery where the clash of cultures and the quest for identity take center stage. Themes of exploration and the confrontation with unknown realms are prominent, inviting listeners to consider the boundaries of courage and the spirit of adventure. This podcast offers a rotating collection of full-length audiobooks, with a different book featured each week, showcasing a variety of perspectives, time periods, and styles. It's a chance to satisfy your curiosity, gain new insights, and experience thrilling escapades from the comfort of wherever you are. ...

When Thuvia, the fierce and determined Princess of Ptarth, finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage to the ruthless Kulan Tith, her life takes a dangerous turn. In a world where alliances are forged and broken with a single betrayal, she must navigate the treacherous politics of Mars, where loyalty can quickly become a weapon. As her would-be suitor, Astok of Dusar, resorts to underhanded tactics to win her heart, he hatches a sinister plan to abduct her and frame Carthoris—the brave son of legendary heroes John Carter and Dejah Thoris. With the threat of war looming over the kingdoms ...

Immerse yourself in a universe where intrigue, love, and the complexities of social hierarchies play out against the backdrop of a richly imagined Martian landscape, as suggested by the title "Chessmen of Mars (version 2)." This podcast invites you to explore themes of identity, resilience, and the clash of cultures through a rotating collection of audiobooks that delve into the multifaceted relationships between characters from different worlds. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, revealing stories that highlight the struggles and triumphs of individuals navigating their destinies...

Embark on an extraordinary journey to a distant world, where adventure, heroism, and the clash of civilizations take center stage, as suggested by the title "Princess of Mars (Version 4)." This podcast delves into the rich tapestry of interplanetary politics and the personal transformations that come with navigating such uncharted territories. Each episode features a new complete audiobook that invites listeners to explore themes of bravery, loyalty, and the struggle for power in fantastical settings. This is not a single story but a series of unique explorations that capture the imagination ...

Journey to the mysterious and perilous landscapes of Mars, where ancient myths and cosmic adventures intertwine in the realm of the Barsoom series. This podcast invites listeners to explore themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the struggle against oppressive forces, as each episode presents a new complete audiobook that delves into the rich tapestry of Martian lore. The haunting allure of the afterlife, the clash of civilizations, and the quest for freedom resonate throughout these narratives, offering a profound reflection on the nature of existence and belief. With every episode, immerse ...

Hadron of Hastor hurtles toward the mysterious city of Jahar, where the kidnapped princess Sanoma Tora awaits rescue. But this isn't just a daring mission; it’s a test of wits against a madman who wields a terrifying invention known as 'The Death.' In "Fighting Man of Mars," Edgar Rice Burroughs plunges you into a world of intrigue and danger under the double moons of Barsoom. As Hadron navigates the treacherous skies in an invisible flier, he must outsmart foes and confront his own fears to save the woman he loves. This audiobook grips you with its relentless pace and vivid imagery. Themes ...

In 1907 Wallace wrote the short book Is Mars Habitable? to criticize the claims made by Percival Lowell that there were Martian canals built by intelligent beings. Wallace did months of research, consulted various experts, and produced his own scientific analysis of the martian climate and atmospheric conditions. Among other things Wallace pointed out that spectroscopic analysis had shown no signs of water vapour in the Martian atmosphere, that Lowell's analysis of Mars's climate was seriously flawed and badly overestimated the surface temperature, and that low atmospheric pressure would make ...

Time is running out for planet Earth. Marseria, the insidious Martian plague, has been infecting our planet for over twenty years and has resisted every human effort to eradicate it. With all life on Earth facing extinction, the only solution left is to directly access a specific piece of Martian technology. But, according to diaries left behind by Ogilvy the astronomer, the Martians have hidden it at the lake on the moon. In 1945, three rockets converted from Martian cylinders take off on the vital lunar mission, and amongst the crew is Ogilvy's nephew, Jack Stent.

Edison's Conquest of Mars, by Garrett P. Serviss, is one of the many science fiction novels published in the nineteenth century. Although science fiction was not at the time thought of as a distinct literary genre, it was a very popular literary form, with almost every fiction magazine regularly publishing science fiction stories and novels. "Edison's Conquest of Mars" was published in 1898 as an unauthorized sequel to H. G. Wells's The War of the Worlds, but did not achieve the fame of its predecessor. The book was endorsed by Thomas Edison, the hero of the book -- though not by Wells. (...

After John Carter's arrival, a boat of Green Martians on the River Iss are ambushed by the previously unknown Plant Men. The lone survivor is his friend Tars Tarkas, the Jeddak of Thark, who has taken the pilgrimage to the Valley Dor to find Carter. Having saved their own lives, Carter and Tars Tarkas discover that the Therns, a white-skinned race of self-proclaimed gods, have for eons deceived the Barsoomians elsewhere by disseminating that the pilgrimage to the Valley Dor is a journey to paradise. Most arrivals are killed by the beasts of Valley, and the survivors enslaved by Therns. (...

In the fifth book in the Barsoom series, Tara of Helium, daughter of John Carter, becomes lost in an unknown area of Mars when her single-seat flier is caught in a rare Martian hurricane. She is first captured by the bizarre and hideous Kaldanes, then the brutal Manatorians, where she is the prize in a tournament of Martian chess, jetan, that is played by live game pieces, and to the death! (Summary by Mark Nelson)

This is the first book in the “Tom Corbett, Space Cadet” series. In the 24th century every teenager from every planet, moon and rock in the solar system has a common dream: to become an officer in the Solar Guard. Three budding Space Cadets meet up at Space Academy, USA – and soon are assigned to their very own rocket cruiser, the Polaris. The Cadets-in-training must overcome turmoil and danger on their way to becoming the most storied unit in the history of the Solar Alliance. - Summary by Rich BrownCast List: Narrator: Jim Hedrick Cadet Tom Corbett: Inkell Cadet Roger Manning: Todd ...

John Carter, an American Civil War veteran, goes prospecting in Arizona and, when set upon by Indians, is mysteriously transported to Mars, called "Barsoom" by its inhabitants. Carter finds that he has great strength on this planet, due to its lesser gravity. Carter soon falls in among the Tharks, a nomadic tribe of the planet's warlike, four-armed, green inhabitants. Thanks to his strength and combat abilities he rises in position in the tribe and earns the respect eventually the friendship of Tars Tarkas, one of the Thark chiefs. The Tharks subsequently capture Dejah Thoris, Princess of ...

John Carter is mysteriously conveyed to Mars, where he discovers two intelligent species continually embroiled in warfare. Although he is a prisoner of four-armed green men, his Civil War experience and Earth-trained musculature give him superior martial abilities, and he is treated with deference by this fierce race. Falling in love with a princess of red humanoids (two-armed but egg-bearing), he contrives a daring escape and later rescues the red men from the hostility of another nation of their own race. In this struggle he enlists the aid of his former captors, whom he gradually civilizes,...

World War I infantry captain Ulysses Paxton is transported to Barsoom, where he encounters evil scientist Ras Thavas and his diabolical brain transplant experiments. Paxton falls in love with the beautiful Valla Dia, whose body has been swapped with the cruel Xaxa, Jeddara of Phundahl. Can Paxton save Valla Dia from a hideous fate and win her hand? The Master Mind of Mars is the sixth book in Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Barsoom series. - Summary by The Narrator

In his final adventure on Mars, Eric John Stark acquires a relic of an ancient Martian hero, a gem or lens which is believed to be the key to the strength of Kushat, the city that guards the Gates of Death in the frozen north. A brief inspection of the artifact plunges Stark into the mind of its creator, where he sees, through those long-dead eyes, the unutterably ancient, beautiful, and evil Martian race who are imprisoned in the ice beyond the Gates of Death, alive and plotting to reclaim Mars for themselves and to extend the ice, their world, around the whole planet. Falling into the hands ...