Project Gutenberg 2009-07-14 Public domain in the USA. 504 Burroughs, Edgar Rice 1875 1950 Schoonover, Frank E. 1877 1972 Schoonover, Frank Earle The Gods of Mars Barsoom series, 2 Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gods_of_Mars Thanks to Al Haines, based on the non-illustrated version, at "The Gods of Mars" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. This work serves as the sequel to "A Princess of Mars," continuing the adventures of John Carter, who once again finds himself on the Martian planet, Barsoom. The narrative revolves around his ongoing quest for his beloved Dejah Thoris, amidst new threats and strange creatures that inhabit the mysterious land. The opening of the novel introduces an intriguing frame where a character reflects on the lasting legacy of Captain John Carter, who seemingly defied death and traversed worlds. Twelve years after the Captain's burial, a telegram from John Carter calls the narrator back to Richmond, igniting hopes of adventure and connection with Mars once more. As John Carter returns to Barsoom, the story unfolds through vivid descriptions of the alien landscape and the perilous encounters with the enigmatic plant men, setting the tone for a gripping tale of heroism, love, and the fight against formidable odds. The opening establishes a blend of nostalgia, wonder, and suspense that invites readers into the thrilling world of Burroughs' imagination. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Science fiction Mars (Planet) -- Fiction Life on other planets -- Fiction Carter, John (Fictitious character) -- Fiction Dejah Thoris (Fictitious character) -- Fiction PS Text Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: American Literature 520721 2025-08-12T07:43:50.590020 text/html 509437 2021-01-05T08:00:46 text/html 303635 2025-08-12T07:43:58.445996 application/epub+zip 311697 2025-08-12T07:43:53.139983 application/epub+zip 261732 2025-08-12T07:43:52.007004 application/epub+zip 499920 2025-08-12T07:44:02.508936 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 482927 2025-08-12T07:43:57.756955 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 417231 2022-09-13T15:14:39.221122 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 482209 2025-08-12T07:43:49.504025 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 482000 2021-01-05T08:00:46 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20635 2025-08-12T07:44:02.670927 application/rdf+xml 12693 2025-08-12T07:43:52.511971 image/jpeg 3393 2025-08-12T07:43:52.256977 image/jpeg 223051 2021-01-05T08:00:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 179298 2021-01-05T08:00:46 application/octet-stream application/zip 295722 2025-08-12T07:43:50.635037 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia en.wikipedia