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The Chessmen of Mars - Edgar Rice Burroughs (1922) Summary (Barsoom - 5)
Book 261: The Chessmen of Mars - Edgar Rice Burroughs (1922)
Series: Barsoom - 5
Book at a glance: The Chessmen of Mars, fifth in Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom series, follows the adventures of Tara, daughter of the famous Earthman John Carter and Dejah Thoris of Mars. This 1922 novel dives into a unique part of the Martian world, introducing a treacherous, high-stakes game of jetan, a form of Martian chess played with living pieces. Combining Burroughs’ hallmark action and imaginative science fiction, the story blends romance, political intrigue, and martial artistry on the exotic landscape…
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