The Warlord Of Mars - Paperback

The Warlord of Mars is a science fiction novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs and published in 1913. It is the third book in the Barsoom series, which follows the adventures of John Carter, a former Confederate soldier who is transported to Mars, known as Barsoom to the natives. In this book, John Carter returns to Mars after a ten-year absence to find that his beloved princess, Dejah Thoris, has been kidnapped and taken to the underground city of the Therns. Along with his friend Tars Tarkas, a green Martian chieftain, they embark on a perilous journey to rescue her. On their journey, they encounter various obstacles and enemies, including the treacherous Therns and the savage Black Pirates. They also discover that the Therns are using Dejah Thoris as part of a sinister plot to control the entire planet of Mars. As they fight their way through dangerous landscapes and battle fierce enemies, John Carter and his companions must use all their skills and wits to save Dejah Thoris and prevent the Therns from achieving their evil plans. The Warlord of Mars is a thrilling adventure novel that combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, and romance. It is a classic of the genre and has been praised for its imaginative world-building, exciting action scenes, and memorable characters.For six long Martian months I had haunted the vicinity of the hateful Temple of the Sun, within whose slow-revolving shaft, far beneath the surface of Mars, my princess lay entombed-- but whether alive or dead I knew not. Had Phaidor's slim blade found that beloved heart? Time only would reveal the truth.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.