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Step into a world of primal adventure and daring feats as Nu, the son of Nu, faces off against the terrifying saber-tooth tiger. Join Victoria Custer, an adventurous guest of Tarzan, as she embarks on an unforgettable vacation that leads her to encounters beyond her wildest dreams. THE ETERNAL SAVAGE is a thrilling tale of ancient warriors battling monstrous beasts and the brave cavewoman confronting relentless dangers in a time when civilization was but a distant thought on the horizon. - Summary by Original text

William Seward Burroughs (February 5, 1914 to August 2, 1997) was an American writer and visual artist. He is widely considered a primary figure of the Beat Generation and a major postmodern author who influenced both underground and popular culture and literature. Much of Burroughs' work is highly experimental and features unreliable narrators.

Dive into the enchanting world of woodland creatures with Squirrels and Other Fur-Bearers, a captivating collection of essays by renowned American naturalist and essayist John Burroughs. In these insightful essays, Burroughs shares his keen observations of playful squirrels, curious rabbits, elusive mink, and charming chipmunks, along with many other small mammals. This delightful read is perfect for anyone, young or old, who has a passion for nature and wildlife. (summary by Laura Caldwell)

In the thrilling fourth installment of the Barsoom series, Thuvia, Maid of Mars, we follow the captivating journey of Thuvia, now the Princess of Ptarth, and her love, Carthoris, the son of the legendary John Carter and Dejah Thoris. As Thuvia faces an impending arranged marriage to Kulan Tith, the powerful Jeddak of Kaol, she finds herself resisting the unwanted advances of Astok of Dusar. When Astok devises a sinister plot to abduct Thuvia and frame Carthoris for the crime, it sparks an explosive conflict between Kaol, Ptarth, and Helium. Join us for a tale of love, treachery, and adventure ...

In the thrilling second installment of the Moon Maid trilogy, follow the journey of a brave descendant of the original protagonist as he spearheads a daring rebellion against the moon-dwelling oppressors who have enslaved humanity. Join him in this epic struggle for freedom and justice. - Summary by Ben Tucker

In the thrilling third chapter of John Carters epic adventures on Mars, our hero faces a death sentence after returning from the land of the dead. Determined to rescue the stunning Dejah Thoris, Princess of Helium, he embarks on a perilous journey across the planet, enduring imprisonment, torture, and fierce battles. Along the way, he cleverly outsmarts his foes, embraces the chaos of war, and navigates complex relationships with women who adore him, all while remaining devoted to his wife. As he dismantles a false religion that has gripped a planet, he offers instead the hope of unity and a ...

Dive into the thrilling world of Warlord of Mars, the third installment in Edgar Rice Burroughs iconic Barsoom series. Join John Carter as he embarks on an epic journey to reunite with his beloved wife, Princess Dejah Thoris. Along the way, he encounters a myriad of fantastical creatures and unravels the secrets of ancient Martian civilizations. Prepare for an adventure that transcends the boundaries of imagination!

In the aftermath of a devastating battle that shattered the religion of Issus, John Carters world is turned upside down. His wife, along with two other women, finds herself imprisoned in a rotating cell of the Temple of the Sun, where freedom comes only once a year. Meanwhile, Carters ally Xodar has ascended to become the new Jeddak of the black Martian First Born, while a faction of white Martian therns, rejecting the old ways, has also chosen a new leader. Yet, the remnants of the discredited religion linger, driven by the ambitious Holy Hekkador, Matai Shang. When John Carter learns that ...

The Master Mind of Mars follows an Earth soldier who finds himself on Mars, learning the dark arts of suspended animation and brain transplantation. As he fights to rescue his beloved from an evil Martian ruler, he assembles a bizarre team of allies—including a resurrected warrior, a brain-altered beast, and an infamous assassin. A thrilling sci-fi romance filled with action and satire.

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 500+ audiobooks, all ad freeWhen Carson Napier, Californian, pierced the mist-laden cloud blanket that shrouded the mysterious planet Venus, he embarked on an unparalleled adventure. For this planet was peopled by several antagonistic civilizations—none of whom believed his fantastic tale of the far-distant Earth he had come from. To them he was just a spy from another Venusan city—deserving only death.

When John Carter discovers that his beloved wife, Dejah, has been imprisoned in the Temple of the Sun, he is desperate to rescue her. However, the prison, which slowly rotates, is only opened once a Barsoomian year. As Dejah's prison sentence drags on for over a hundred days, the window of opportunity is narrowing for Carter to save her. Amid social and political unrest from the last war, the Thern had appointed a new leader, but many still believed in their ideologies. When Carter discovers that the new Thern leader, Matai Shang, and another new leader, Thurid, know the secret of the Temple ...

A Fighting Man of Mars is the seventh book in the Mars series, originally published in six-parts in Blue Book Magazine, May to September 1930. It is an interesting and exciting novel filled with futuristic scientific inventions. There are five enemy cities or lands encountered in this tale with five wonderfully drawn villains: Xanator with the green men and white apes; Tjanath with Haj Osis and "The Death"; Ghasta with Ghron the "spider"; Jhama with Phor Tak the mad scientist; and U-Gor with the cannibals. It is a high adventure in the best tradition of Edgar Rice Burroughs.

No issue is off limits, no legitimate argument will be dismissed. Hosted by Anita Burroughs, a three term state representative. Every other week, we'll explore all things NH politics with the people who are influencing and changing the Granite State, and who will impact the way we live. If you're committed to the state we call home and want to better understand the process, roll up your sleeves with me...and dig in.

Un soldado norteamericano, John Carter, huyendo de unos bandidos se interna en una gruta y, por razones desconocidas, se despierta en el planeta Marte. Pero no en nuestro planeta Marte, tal y como lo conocemos hoy en día, sino en Barsoom, que es como los marcianos denominan a su mundo. Allí nuestro héroe encontrará un mundo maravilloso por descubrir, una civilización nueva y fascinante, aire respirable, canales, agua y diferentes razas enfrentadas. Una obra llena de aventura, intriga y ciencia ficción.

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 500+ audiobooks, all ad freeTarzan's amazing ability to establish kinship with some of the most dangerous animals in the jungle serves him well in this exciting story of his adventures with the Golden Lion, Jad-bal-ja, when the great and lordly animal becomes his ally and protector. Tarzan learns from the High Priestess, La, of a country north of Opar which is held in dread by the Oparians. It is peopled by a strange race of gorilla-men with the intelligence of humans and the strength of gorillas. From time to time they attack Opar, carrying off prisoners for use ...

http://www.adfreebooks.com - 500+ audiobooks, all ad freeTarzan of the Apes is Burroughs’ exciting, if improbable, story of an English lord, left by the death of his stranded parents in the hands of a motherly African ape who raises him as her own. Although he is aware that he is different from the apes of his tribe, who are neither white nor hairless, he nevertheless regards them as his “people.” When older, larger, stronger apes decide that he an undesirable to be killed or expelled from the tribe, it is fortunate that Tarzan has learned the use of primitive weapons.Although small and ...

Jungle Tales of Tarzan describes the experiences of Tarzan, a man brought by gorillas up in the African wilderness. As he develops, he learns the methods of the wild and turns into an imposing figure among the wilderness' occupants.The book presents a progression of stories featuring Tarzan's experiences with different creatures, his battles against opponents, and his developing comprehension of his human legacy. Close by his undertakings, Tarzan wrestles with the intricacies of human progress and his own personality.Every story offers a brief look into the untamed world he explores, mixing ...

Ever want to pull yourself up by your bootstraps, only to have the whole world fight to keep you down? Ever been upstanding and righteous, only to have those around you take advantage of you? In the most unique of circumstances, watch a woman flee from a lavish world of slavery in a brothel, to live in the muck and mire of squalor. With the law chasing after her, The Girl from Farris' must find a way to merely survive. And in other parts of town, watch an upstanding citizen go from Riches to Rags as his fiance' and business partners slowly tear down the soul of the man. Watch as these two ...

As the steel-clawed Leopard Men look for victims for their savage rites, the secret cult strikes terror into the hearts of all the villagers. Only Orando of the Utengi dares to declare war on them. And with Orando goes Tarzan of the Apes—but a strangely changed Tarzan, who now believes that he is Muzimo, a spirit or demon who was Orando’s ancestor. But there are traitors among Orando’s people. And in the village of the Leopard Men is Kali Bwana, a young American woman who has come to Africa to find a missing man. Only Tarzan can save her...

A great safari comes to Africa to make a movie, struggling across the veldt and through the jungle in great ten-ton trucks, equipped with all the advantages of civilization. But now it is halted, almost destroyed by the poisoned arrows of the savage Bansuto tribe. There is no way to return. Ahead lies the strange valley of diamonds, where hairy gorillas live in their town of London on the Thames, ruled by King Henry the Eighth. And behind them comes Tarzan of the Apes with the Golden Lion, seeking the man who might have been his twin brother in looks—though hardly in courage!