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The Chessmen of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.

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SHEA had just beaten me at chess, as usual, and, also as usual, I had gleaned what questionable satisfaction I might by twitting him with this indication of failing mentality by calling his attention to the nth time to that theory, propounded by certain scientists, which is based upon the assertion that phenomenal chess players are always found to be from the ranks of children under twelve, adults over seventy-two or the mentally defective - a theory that is lightly ignored upon those rare occasions that I win.

Quick facts about The Chessmen of Mars

  • Title: The Chessmen of Mars
  • Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs
  • First published: 1922
  • Genre: classic literature, fiction, historical fiction
  • OpenLibrary ID: OL1418244W

Where to read The Chessmen of Mars

The Chessmen of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.

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What is The Chessmen of Mars about?

SHEA had just beaten me at chess, as usual, and, also as usual, I had gleaned what questionable satisfaction I might by twitting him with this indication of failing mentality by calling his attention to the nth time to that theory, propounded by certain scientists, which is based

Who wrote The Chessmen of Mars?

The Chessmen of Mars was written by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

When was The Chessmen of Mars published?

The Chessmen of Mars was first published in 1922.

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