The Gods of Mars

audiobook

The Gods of Mars

by Edgar Rice Burroughs

EN·~7 hours

Chapters

Description

A seasoned Earthman who once fell through a portal to the red planet finds himself thrust back into a bewildering Martian landscape. He awakens on a bright plain of red grass, surrounded by towering, meticulously trimmed trees and strange, silent birds, under a sky that hints at an impossible sea. The vivid description of this cultivated oasis raises questions about the hidden civilizations that tend these alien gardens.

As he relearns how his body reacts to the thin Martian air, the explorer must navigate unfamiliar customs and the enigmatic Plant Men who guard the forested domain. Early encounters suggest alliances and rivalries that could reshape his understanding of Mars and its peoples. Listeners are invited to join his daring trek across deserts, jungles, and ancient ruins, where honor, love, and survival clash in a world both wondrous and perilous.

Details

Language

en

Duration

~7 hours (441K characters)

Series

Barsoom series, 2

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Thanks to Al Haines, based on the non-illustrated version, at

Release date

2009-07-14

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Edgar Rice Burroughs

Edgar Rice Burroughs

1875–1950

Best known for creating Tarzan and John Carter, this hugely popular adventure writer helped shape early science fiction and fantasy. His stories mixed jungle action, lost worlds, and interplanetary romance in a way that still feels energetic today.

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