Burroughs, who later enchanted us with Tarzan, first came up with this terrific, exciting series of exploits in outer space. Suddenly projected to Mars, Civil War veteran John Carter finds himself the captive of the savage green men of Thark. With him is the lovely Dejah Thoris, Princess of Helium. Wonderful scientific romance described as early science fiction melded with an epic dose of romantic adventure. First in the series.