Bøger af Edgar Rice Burroughs

""John Carter of Mars"" is a captivating science fiction series penned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, renowned for its imaginative world-building and thrilling adventures. The saga follows the exploits of John Carter, a former Confederate soldier mysteriously transported to the planet Mars, known to its inhabitants as Barsoom. Endowed with superhuman strength and agility due to the planet's lower gravity, Carter becomes embroiled in the conflicts and intrigues of Barsoom's warring civilizations. From the towering spires of Helium to the desolate wastelands of Thark, Carter navigates a landscape teeming with exotic creatures, ancient civilizations, and alien technologies. Alongside his beloved princess, Dejah Thoris, and loyal allies like Tars Tarkas, Carter battles fierce adversaries, uncovers hidden secrets, and embarks on epic quests to save Barsoom from destruction. With its blend of swashbuckling action, romance, and otherworldly adventure, ""John Carter of Mars"" continues to captivate readers with its timeless tale of heroism and daring escapades.

""Tarzan and the Forbidden City"" is a thrilling adventure novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, renowned for its captivating storytelling and vivid portrayal of the legendary hero Tarzan. In this installment of the Tarzan series, the story follows Tarzan as he embarks on a perilous journey to rescue his wife, Jane, who has been kidnapped by a group of ruthless adversaries. Along the way, Tarzan encounters a diverse cast of characters, including allies and enemies, as he navigates through dense jungles, treacherous terrain, and ancient ruins. As he delves deeper into the heart of the forbidden city, Tarzan uncovers dark secrets and faces formidable challenges that test his strength, courage, and cunning. With its blend of action, suspense, and exploration, ""Tarzan and the Forbidden City"" transports readers to a world of danger and adventure, where the boundaries between civilization and the wild blur, and the true nature of heroism is put to the test. Burroughs' vivid imagination and dynamic characters make ""Tarzan and the Forbidden City"" a thrilling and unforgettable journey into the heart of the jungle.

""At the Earth's Core"" is a thrilling science fiction novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, renowned for its imaginative premise and gripping narrative. The story follows the adventures of David Innes and Dr. Abner Perry, who embark on a groundbreaking expedition to explore the Earth's core using a remarkable drilling machine called the ""Iron Mole."" As they delve deeper into the unknown depths of the planet, they discover a hidden world filled with prehistoric creatures, strange civilizations, and incredible wonders. Along the way, they encounter perilous challenges and confront hostile inhabitants, including the fearsome Mahars, a race of intelligent reptiles who rule over the subterranean realm. With its blend of thrilling action, imaginative world-building, and thought-provoking themes, ""At the Earth's Core"" captivates readers with its sense of adventure and exploration, transporting them to a realm of excitement and wonder beneath the surface of the Earth.

""Tarzan the Magnificent"" is a thrilling adventure novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, renowned for its captivating narrative and vivid depiction of the legendary hero Tarzan. In this installment of the Tarzan series, the story follows Tarzan as he embarks on a perilous journey to rescue a group of stranded explorers in the African jungle. Along the way, Tarzan encounters treacherous terrain, dangerous animals, and hostile tribes, showcasing his unparalleled strength, courage, and resourcefulness. As he navigates through the dense wilderness, Tarzan forms alliances, confronts adversaries, and faces numerous challenges that test his skills and resolve. With its blend of action, suspense, and exploration, ""Tarzan the Magnificent"" transports readers to a world of excitement and danger, where the boundaries between civilization and the wild blur, and the true nature of heroism shines. Burroughs' vivid imagination and dynamic characters make this novel a thrilling and unforgettable adventure in the heart of the jungle.

"A Fighting Man of Mars" is a science fiction journey novel written by way of Edgar Rice Burroughs. It is a part of Burroughs' Barsoom collection, additionally called the John Carter of Mars series. The story is about on the fictional planet of Barsoom (Mars) and maintains the adventures of the Earthman John Carter. The narrative follows John Carter, a former Confederate soldier who mysteriously reveals himself transported to Mars, wherein he possesses first rate electricity due to the planet's decrease gravity. In "A Fighting Man of Mars," Carter becomes embroiled within the political intrigues and conflicts that characterize the Martian metropolis-states. The plot facilities on the kidnapping of the lovely Dejah Thoris, Carter's Martian princess, and his quest to rescue her. Along the manner, he encounters numerous alien species, engages in swordplay, and navigates the complex and treacherous Martian landscapes. As with Burroughs' different Barsoom novels, "A Fighting Man of Mars" combines elements of swashbuckling journey, romance, and imaginitive world-constructing. The author weaves a story of heroism, interplanetary conflict, and the undying topics of love and honor.

""Tarzan and the City of Gold"" is a captivating adventure novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, renowned for its imaginative storytelling and vivid portrayal of the legendary hero Tarzan. In this installment of the Tarzan series, the story follows Tarzan as he embarks on a daring expedition into the heart of Africa in search of the fabled city of Opar, rumored to be filled with untold riches. Along the way, Tarzan encounters a diverse cast of characters, including explorers, treasure hunters, and hostile tribes, as he navigates the treacherous landscapes and faces off against fierce adversaries. With its blend of action, suspense, and exploration, ""Tarzan and the City of Gold"" transports readers to a world of wonder and danger, where the lure of riches and the spirit of adventure collide amidst the backdrop of Africa's untamed wilderness. Burroughs' vivid imagination and dynamic characters make ""Tarzan and the City of Gold"" a thrilling and unforgettable adventure.

""Tarzan the Untamed"" is a captivating adventure novel penned by Edgar Rice Burroughs, celebrated for its thrilling narrative and vivid portrayal of the legendary hero Tarzan. In this installment of the Tarzan series, the story follows Tarzan as he navigates through the tumultuous landscape of World War I. Fueled by grief and anger after the tragic death of his wife, Jane, Tarzan embarks on a relentless quest for vengeance against the German forces responsible. As he ventures deeper into the heart of enemy territory, Tarzan encounters a myriad of challenges, including fierce battles, dangerous wildlife, and cunning adversaries. With his exceptional strength, cunning, and survival skills, Tarzan becomes a formidable force on the battlefield, earning the respect of both allies and enemies alike. ""Tarzan the Untamed"" is a gripping tale of courage, resilience, and the indomitable human spirit, showcasing Tarzan's unwavering determination to overcome adversity and seek justice in a world torn apart by war. Burroughs' vivid imagination and dynamic characters make this novel an unforgettable journey into the heart of conflict and heroism.

Dieses klassische Buch wurde ursprünglich vor Jahrzehnten veröffentlicht als The Mad King . Es wurde jetzt von Writat für seine deutschsprachigen Leser ins Deutsche übersetzt. Bei Writat liegt uns die Bewahrung des literarischen Erbes der Vergangenheit sehr am Herzen. Wir haben dieses Buch ins Deutsche übersetzt, damit es heutige und zukünftige Generationen lesen und bewahren können.

This thrilling sequel to "The Mucker" finds Billy Byrne, a former Chicago gangster, once again in the midst of danger and adventure. With his quick reflexes and street smarts, Byrne navigates the treacherous world of politics and espionage, using his wits and fists to outsmart his enemies and protect his friends.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The transformation of a highly civilized, blue-blooded young Bostonian, into the savage bone-and-muscle chief of a band of shaggy cavemen is a challenge worthy of the talents of the man who created Tarzan of the Apes. In this tale, Burroughs tells, in a thrill-after-thrill novel, the story of Waldo Smith-Jones and how his desperate effort to survive on a lost island of primitive men and primitive beasts. How Waldo was given the name of Thandar, how he had won the hand of the cave princess Nadara, and how he overcame the most desperate of odds make this a real Tarzan-type epic.

An evil stalks the land of Tarzan of the Apes. Tarzan follows them patiently waiting for the time to strike these intruders. But they were not the only evil that stalked the lands, in the small valley of the Ghenzi Mountains, the last remnants of an ugly, perverted people dwelled in what they called their faith. It was an ancient belief, now they were wicked and many of them were insane. They have captured Lady Barbara Collis and meant to use her as a human sacrifice!

This third installment in the classic Pellucidar series returns to the exotic and savage land at the center of the Earth. Led by the American explorer David Innes, the human communities have finally overthrown Pellucidar's slave masters, the dreaded Mahars. The peace, however, is temporary, and the Pellucidarian Empire is faced with a new menace, the deadly Korsar pirates. In the ensuing battle many warriors are lost and one of the most courageous, Tanar of Sari, is captured. Tanar's captors take him to the horrifying realm of the Buried People of Amiocap and ultimately to the Korsars' dreaded dungeons. He endures these terrors because he knows he must escape. He must return to the empire at all costs and alert the people of the newly won empire of the tragedy that has befallen them--David Innes has been captured by the Korsars. Paul Cook provides an introduction for this Bison Books edition.

Step into the enchanting world of ""The Blue Castle"" by L.M.Montgomery, an often overlooked gem from the beloved authorof ""Anne of Green Gables."" This poignant and heartwarmingtale unfolds in the picturesque Canadian countryside andintroduces us to Valancy Stirling, a timid, unmarried womanliving a life of quiet desperation under the oppressive watch ofher domineering family. On her 29th birthday, Valancy receiveslife-altering news that sparks a daring transformation, leading herto rebel against societal norms and family expectations. In herpursuit of happiness and freedom, Valancy discovers a secrethideaway known as the Blue Castle, a place where dreams andromance flourish. With its vividly drawn characters andbreathtaking landscapes, ""The Blue Castle"" is a story ofliberation, love, and the pursuit of dreams. L.M. Montgomery'smasterful storytelling invites readers into a world where onewoman's courageous journey to find her voice and follow herheart is both inspiring and timeless. Immerse yourself in thislesser-known classic and let Valancy's journey to self-discoveryand true love captivate your heart.

Forty-three million miles from the earth--a succession of the weirdestand most astounding adventures in fiction. John Carter, American, findshimself on the planet Mars, battling for a beautiful woman, with theGreen Men of Mars, terrible creatures fifteen feet high, mounted onhorses like dragons.

1918. After a rambunctious youth and series of short-lived jobs including door-to-door salesman, accountant, a peddler for a quack alcoholism cure and finally pencil sharpener wholesaler, Burroughs found his calling as writer. As the story goes, one of Burroughs' duties was to verify the placement of advertisements for his sharpeners in various magazines. These were all-fiction pulp magazines, a prime source of escapist reading material for the expanding middle class. Burroughs spent time reading those magazines and decided he could write those stories just as well. He was lucky his first time out and sold Under the Moon of Mars. The Tarzan series followed this and Burroughs was now a full-fledged writer. Now, surrender yourself to Tarzan's exploits in the damp African Jungle, yield to the pull of primitive impulses as your imagination goes back again in prehistoric times, swinging from tree to tree in glorious abandon through the primeval forest or fighting the great cave bear with rude stone weapons. Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar will hold you with the same breathless interest, thrills and fascination as any of the previous stories. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

Professor Maxon performs secret experiments to make a "perfect race" of humans, finally succeeding with "Number Thirteen."

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Entre mares helados, rodeado por acantilados inexpugnables, allá donde ningún hombre se ha atrevido a poner el pie, se alza una isla continente descubierta brevemente por un explorador italiano que le dio su nombre: CAPRONA, conocida por sus extraños habitantes como Caspak. Es la tierra que el tiempo olvidó, un rompecabezas evolutivo donde razas de hombres y animales juegan un extraño ritual que sólo puede tener dos resultados: la muerte o la ascensión a un plano superior. De los dinosaurios a los mamuts, de los antepasados del Homo sapiens a los fantasmagóricos seres voladores que pueblan sus valles, cazadores y presas parecen proceder de un mismo limo primigenio que sigue sus propias reglas. Un mundo salvaje y violento, donde la vida no vale nada y los desdichados náufragos que llegan a sus junglas descubrirán que ni siquiera su tecnología de hombres de los albores del siglo veinte puede asegurarles una superioridad para la que tendrán que luchar a brazo partido, en todo momento, contra homínidos y bestias... Edgar Rice Burroughs le da la vuelta a las teorías de la evolución. El resultado, una aventura apasionante. La tercera novela, "Desde el abismo del tiempo" ("Out of time's abyss"), sigue un esquema muy similar a las anteriores, aunque las pequeñas diferencias resulten muy significativas. En esta ocasión el protagonismo recae en Bradley, uno de los compañeros de Tyler en "La tierra olvidada por el tiempo" a quien se ha dado presuntamente por perdido en compañía de una pequeña unidad de exploración. En realidad, Bradley resulta capturado por los Wieroos, una raza que compite con los Ga-lus por la supremacia en Caspak. Los Wieroos tienen apariencia más o menos humana, aunque están dotados de dos poderosas alas que les permiten vivir apartados de los monstruos prehistóricos, en una isla de la zona norte del mar interior. Desde tiempos inmemoriales, se dedican a capturar mujeres ga-lu con motivos puramente lujuriosos (pues no nacen hembras Wieroo), mientras buscan el secreto que les permita romper el ciclo evolutivo imperante en Caspak. Bradley, conducido a la principal ciudad Wieroo, debe luchar para escapar (en compañía, por supuesto, de una bella mujer, Co-tan, prisionera también).

Tarzan the Untamed is a book by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the seventh in his series of books about the title character Tarzan. It was originally published as two separate stories serialized in different pulp magazines; "Tarzan the Untamed" (also known as "Tarzan and the Huns") in Redbook from March to August, 1919, and "Tarzan and the Valley of Luna" in All-Story Weekly from March to April 1920. The two stories were combined under the title of the first in the first book edition, published in 1920 by A. C. McClurg. In order of writing, the book follows Jungle Tales of Tarzan, a collection of short stories about the ape-man's youth. Chronologically, it follows Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar.

Having failed in a number of occupations as a young man, Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) found his niche as a writer with Tarzan of the Apes, first published in 1914. Highly imaginative, exotic and suspenseful, the story tells of an infant - the son of an aristocratic English couple - abandoned when his parents die in the jungles of Africa. Rescued and reared by apes, he learns to speak their language and imitate their ability to travel swiftly through the treetops. Eventually, his courage, immense strength and exceptional intelligence earn him the respect and admiration not only of the apes, but of all the creatures of the jungle. The ape-man's story is told here in this classic, fast-paced novel, packed with riveting adventures as Tarzan avenges the killing of Kala, his ape-mother, subdues man-eating beasts of the jungle, meets and falls in love with the beautiful Jane Porter, vanquishes greedy pirate-adventurers, and deals with assorted other threats. Although Burroughs followed this story with many Tarzan sequels, it is doubtful if any ever equaled this novel for its originality, readability and sheer storytelling power. In this inexpensive edition, complete and unabridged, it will thrill a new generation with the legendary exploits of the "Lord of the Apes."

David Innes and Abner Perry build a giant mechanical prospector with which they hope to uncover vast mineral deposits far beneath the surface. On the "Iron Mole's" first trip, however, they discover that their vehicle can't be steered. Death seems certain, for doesn't everyone know that the center of the earth is a molten mass of white-hot magma? Instead what Innes and Perry discover is that the earth's crust is only 500 miles thick and that the inner surface is inhabited. This is the land of Pellucidar, a place where dinosaurs roam through the jungles, and where saber-toothed tigers hunt the mastodon and mammoth. A tiny sun, the molten core of the earth, hangs in the center of the heavens, shedding perpetual daylight upon Pellucidar.

Es la primera novela de la serie marciana escrita por Edgar Rice Burroughs; acerca del personaje ficticio John Carter. Esta historia fue publicada por primera vez en la revista pulp All-Story Magazine en febrero de 1912 con el título Bajo las lunas de Marte bajo el seudónimo de Norman Bean y editada como libro por primera vez en 1917. El personaje resultó ser tan popular que Burroughs continuó la serie con nueve secuelas. Llena de audaces hazañas y batallas con espada, esta novela es un ejemplo pionero del subgénero literario de espada y planeta, muy popular en el siglo XX. Una princesa de Marte es uno de los pocos trabajos para los cuales Burroughs, en su inexperiencia como escritor cedió todos los derechos de serialización; motivo por el cual esta obra se encuentra bajo dominio público. Ambientada en un Marte moribundo inspirado en las ideas popularizadas por el astrónomo Percival Lowell a inicios del siglo XX, esta novela fue fuente de inspiración de muchos escritores de ciencia ficción; entre los que se incluyen Arthur C. Clarke, John Norman y Ray Bradbury y despejó el camino hacia la exploración espacial y la búsqueda de vida extraterrestre.

Jungle Tales of Tarzan is a collection of twelve loosely connected short stories by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, comprising the sixth book in order of publication in his series about the title character Tarzan. We are delighted to publish this classic book as part of our extensive Classic Library collection. Many of the books in our collection have been out of print for decades, and therefore have not been accessible to the general public. The aim of our publishing program is to facilitate rapid access to this vast reservoir of literature, and our view is that this is a significant literary work, which deserves to be brought back into print after many decades. The contents of the vast majority of titles in the Classic Library have been scanned from the original works. To ensure a high quality product, each title has been meticulously hand curated by our staff. Our philosophy has been guided by a desire to provide the reader with a book that is as close as possible to ownership of the original work. We hope that you will enjoy this wonderful classic work, and that for you it becomes an enriching experience.

The Mad King is a novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs, first published in 1926. The story is set in the fictional European kingdom of Lutha, which is on the brink of war with its neighboring country, Austria. The protagonist of the novel is Barney Custer, an American who bears a striking resemblance to the country's missing king, Leopold. When Barney is mistaken for the king, he finds himself caught up in a dangerous political game where he must navigate treacherous alliances, assassination attempts, and a love triangle between himself, the king's fianc�����e, and a revolutionary leader. As Barney tries to unravel the mysteries surrounding the king's disappearance, he must also confront his own identity and decide whether he wants to continue living as a commoner or embrace his newfound royal status. The Mad King is a thrilling adventure story that explores themes of identity, loyalty, and the corrupting influence of power.After a time the men tired of the sport of king-baiting, for Barney showed neither rancor nor outraged majesty at their keenest thrusts, instead, often joining in the laugh with them at his own expense. They thought it odd that the king should hold his dignity in so low esteem, but that he was king they never doubted, attributing his denials to a disposition to deceive them, and rob them of the ""king's ransom"" they had already commenced to consider as their own.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.

This Is A New Release Of The Original 1915 Edition.

Escape on Venus is the fourth book in the Venus series (Sometimes called the "Carson Napier of Venus series") by Edgar Rice Burroughs. It consists of four interconnected stories published in Fantasic Adventures between 1941 and 1942: "Slaves of the Fishmen," "Goddess of Fire," "The Living Dead," and "War on Venus." A collected edition of these stories was published in 1946.