The Gods of Mars

The Gods of Mars is a science fiction novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, first published in 1913. It is the second book in the Barsoom series, following the adventures of John Carter, a former Confederate soldier who finds himself transported to Mars, known to its inhabitants as Barsoom. In this book, John Carter returns to Barsoom after a ten-year absence, hoping to find his beloved Dejah Thoris, the Princess of Helium, who he believes has been taken captive by the Therns, a powerful and mysterious race of beings who claim to be the gods of Mars. Along the way, he encounters a host of strange creatures and races, including the savage green Martians, the red Martians of Helium, and the white apes of Barsoom.As John Carter journeys deeper into the heart of Barsoom, he discovers that the Therns have not only abducted Dejah Thoris but are also plotting to enslave the entire planet. With the help of his friends and allies, including the fierce Tars Tarkas and the beautiful Thuvia of Ptarth, John Carter sets out to stop the Therns and their evil plans and to rescue his beloved princess.The Gods of Mars is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, and romance. It is a classic work of early 20th-century pulp fiction and has influenced generations of writers and filmmakers.As I stood upon the bluff before my cottage on that clear cold night in the early part of March, 1886, the noble Hudson flowing like the grey and silent spectre of a dead river below me, I felt again the strange, compelling influence of the mighty god of war, my beloved Mars, which for ten long and lonesome years I had implored with outstretched arms to carry me back to my lost love.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.