The Chessmen of Mars: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Chessmen of Mars is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Burroughs, Edgar Rice (1875–1950).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Chessmen of Mars" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a science fantasy novel published in 1922. When Tara, princess of Helium and daughter of John Carter, crashes her flier in a storm, she finds herself captured by the horrific Kaldanes—large heads with crab-like legs who ride headless human bodies. Prince Gahan of Gathol sets out to rescue her, but conceals his identity as a humble mercenary. Together they must survive the deadly city of Manator, where captives fight to the death as living pieces in a giant chess game.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Chessmen of Mars
- Author credits: Burroughs, Edgar Rice (1875–1950)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Mars (Planet) -- Fiction
- Science fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: American Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
- Science Fiction
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