Edgar Rice Burroughs' The Warlord of Mars is an epic science fiction novel set on the planet Mars. It follows the story of John Carter, a Confederate soldier who is mysteriously transported to the Red Planet, where he finds himself embroiled in a conflict
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Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American writer, recognized for his prolific output in the adventure, science fiction, and fantasy genres. Best known for creating the characters Tarzan and John Carter, he also wrote the Pellucidar series, the Amtor series, and the Caspak trilogy.