A Princess of Mars is the novel that started Edgar Rice
Burroughs' amazing Barsoom series. In it we meet one of the
greatest heros of pulp fiction, John Carter, a retired confederate
soldier. At the start of the novel his is prospecting in Arizona
and is attacked by Indians he escapes into a cave and is
transported to Mars where a legend is born. This edition has a new
introduction by World Fantasy Award winner Darrell Schweitzer.
Schweitzer the former Editor of Weird Tales and a pre-emanate
scholar of fantastic fiction places the Barsoom novels in their
proper context. These novels will transport you to a lush Mars that
never was. A Mars filled with strange and wonderful flora and
fauna; giants and monsters, and most importantly maidens in
distress and fabulous adventures.Wilder Publications is a green
publisher. All of our books are printed to order. This reduces
waste and helps us keep prices low while greatly reducing our
impact on the environment.
