A princess of Mars, Edgar Rice Burroughs

A princess of Mars

Edgar Rice Burroughs

Level
C1
Words
65,945
Chapters
28
First published
1917
Reading time
about 7 hours
Translation
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Civil War veteran John Carter is mysteriously transported to Mars, a dying planet inhabited by strange creatures and warring city-states. He must win the hand of a princess and unite the planet against a common enemy. This pioneering science fiction adventure is fast-paced and imaginative, with simple language that makes it accessible to learners.

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