A Princess of Mars

Published in 1912, A Princess of Mars is the first novel in Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom series. It introduces readers to John Carter, a Confederate veteran who mysteriously finds himself transported to Mars, known as Barsoom to its inhabitants. On Mars, Carter discovers that various exotic and warring races inhabit the planet, including the green-skinned, four-armed Tharks, and the red-skinned humanoids. Due to the planet's lower gravity, Carter gains superhuman strength and agility, making him a formidable warrior. Carter soon encounters Dejah Thoris, the beautiful princess of Helium, and falls in love with her. His journey to rescue her and prevent conflicts among Martian tribes is filled with battles, political intrigue, and romance. (This is an automatically generated summary.)