The warlord of Mars, Edgar Rice Burroughs

The warlord of Mars

Edgar Rice Burroughs

Level
C1
Words
57,358
Chapters
16
First published
1917
Reading time
about 6 hours
Translation
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John Carter, an Earthman, returns to Mars and finds himself embroiled in a conflict to rescue the princess Dejah Thoris from a rival warlord. He must navigate alien politics and battles across the red planet. This is a fast-paced planetary romance with imaginative world-building. Its straightforward narrative and action sequences make it an engaging read for learners, with clear dialogue and vivid descriptions.

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