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Immerse yourself in a universe where intrigue, love, and the complexities of social hierarchies play out against the backdrop of a richly imagined Martian landscape, as suggested by the title "Chessmen of Mars (version 2)." This podcast invites you to explore themes of identity, resilience, and the clash of cultures through a rotating collection of audiobooks that delve into the multifaceted relationships between characters from different worlds. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, revealing stories that highlight the struggles and triumphs of individuals navigating their destinies...

Transported to the mysterious red planet of Barsoom, Confederate veteran John Carter finds himself thrust into a world of savage tribes, deadly creatures, and crumbling empires. On Mars, where gravity grants him extraordinary strength and agility, Carter must navigate a brutal landscape where honor is prized—and betrayal lurks in every shadow. Amid the chaos, he encounters a princess whose fate is bound to the destiny of a dying world… and whose courage may rival his own.

Immerse yourself in the rugged landscapes of the Wild West, where themes of loyalty, betrayal, and the struggle for survival intertwine, as suggested by the captivating title. This podcast delves into the complexities of life on the frontier, exploring the impact of familial ties and the quest for justice in a lawless land. Each episode features a new complete audiobook, presenting a rotating collection that highlights the trials and triumphs of strong, determined characters facing external threats and internal dilemmas. Listeners are invited to experience the tension between love and duty, as...

Journey to the mysterious and perilous landscapes of Mars, where ancient myths and cosmic adventures intertwine in the realm of the Barsoom series. This podcast invites listeners to explore themes of heroism, sacrifice, and the struggle against oppressive forces, as each episode presents a new complete audiobook that delves into the rich tapestry of Martian lore. The haunting allure of the afterlife, the clash of civilizations, and the quest for freedom resonate throughout these narratives, offering a profound reflection on the nature of existence and belief. With every episode, immerse ...

When David Innes launches the iron mole, he aims to revolutionize mining, but instead, he plunges into an astonishing world beneath our feet. Burrowing 500 miles into the Earth’s crust, David and his eccentric inventor friend, Abner Perry, emerge in Pellucidar—a realm teeming with prehistoric creatures and lost civilizations. Here, time stands still as they navigate through dense jungles and treacherous landscapes, facing dangers they never dreamed existed. In this extraordinary journey, the stakes skyrocket. David must not only survive but also adapt to a society where the laws of nature...

The year is 2137. For two centuries, the Western Hemisphere has lived in complete isolation—protected by a law forbidding anyone from crossing the thirtieth meridian. Lieutenant Jefferson Turck, an officer in the navy of the Pan-American Federation, has spent his life believing that Europe no...

When Gunner Patrick, an ex-gunman on the run from Chicago's gangland—stumbles into a hidden valley, he never expects to encounter a world where danger lurks at every turn. Alongside the unsuspecting geologist Lafayette Smith, Gunner finds not only the thrill of adventure but also the enchanting Lady Barbara Collis, an aviatrix lost in the depths of the jungle. The trio soon realizes they are not alone; they must navigate the treacherous terrain and the secrets of a tribe that believes in ancient myths and powerful rituals. As they delve deeper into this uncharted territory, the stakes rise ...

When Thuvia, the fierce and determined Princess of Ptarth, finds herself trapped in an arranged marriage to the ruthless Kulan Tith, her life takes a dangerous turn. In a world where alliances are forged and broken with a single betrayal, she must navigate the treacherous politics of Mars, where loyalty can quickly become a weapon. As her would-be suitor, Astok of Dusar, resorts to underhanded tactics to win her heart, he hatches a sinister plan to abduct her and frame Carthoris—the brave son of legendary heroes John Carter and Dejah Thoris. With the threat of war looming over the kingdoms ...

From the steaming jungles of darkest Africa to the crimson plains of Barsoom, from lost empires beneath the earth to islands where time itself stands still, The Edgar Rice Burroughs Library opens the pages of adventure in full. Here are the complete tales of warriors, princesses, beasts, explorers, and worlds undreamed - read aloud for those who still thrill to danger, honour, romance, and the call of the unknown.

Mit der Erzählung Eine Prinzessin des Mars erschuf Edgar Rice Burroughs, der Autor der Tarzan-Reihe, einen Meilenstein des Fantasy und Science-Fiction Genres. Die Geschichte erschien erstmals im Jahr 1912 und begründete den Anfang einer Serie von Romanen, der Barsoom-Reihe, die alle auf dem...

After John Carter's arrival, a boat of Green Martians on the River Iss are ambushed by the previously unknown Plant Men. The lone survivor is his friend Tars Tarkas, the Jeddak of Thark, who has taken the pilgrimage to the Valley Dor to find Carter. Having saved their own lives, Carter and Tars Tarkas discover that the Therns, a white-skinned race of self-proclaimed gods, have for eons deceived the Barsoomians elsewhere by disseminating that the pilgrimage to the Valley Dor is a journey to paradise. Most arrivals are killed by the beasts of Valley, and the survivors enslaved by Therns. (...

In the fifth book in the Barsoom series, Tara of Helium, daughter of John Carter, becomes lost in an unknown area of Mars when her single-seat flier is caught in a rare Martian hurricane. She is first captured by the bizarre and hideous Kaldanes, then the brutal Manatorians, where she is the prize in a tournament of Martian chess, jetan, that is played by live game pieces, and to the death! (Summary by Mark Nelson)

LOST PEOPLE IN A TRACKLESS JUNGLE How strange the ways of fate—to bring together such an odd assortment of people to face the perils of the darkest continent! "Gunner" Patrick, once a gunman, now fleeing from the perils of Chicago gangland, in the company of unsuspecting Lafayette Smith, a brilliant geologist, looking for rocks, but instead finding Lady Barbara Collis, aviatrix, lost in the wilds of a hidden valley with only Jezebel, a beautiful young Midianite, whose people think nothing of burning strangers alive. Only fate could cause these various destinies to twine and intertwine, and ...

World War I infantry captain Ulysses Paxton is transported to Barsoom, where he encounters evil scientist Ras Thavas and his diabolical brain transplant experiments. Paxton falls in love with the beautiful Valla Dia, whose body has been swapped with the cruel Xaxa, Jeddara of Phundahl. Can Paxton save Valla Dia from a hideous fate and win her hand? The Master Mind of Mars is the sixth book in Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Barsoom series. - Summary by The Narrator

David Innes is a mining heir who finances the experimental "iron mole," an excavating vehicle designed by his elderly inventor friend Abner Perry. In a test run, they discover the vehicle cannot be turned, and it burrows 500 miles into the Earth's crust, emerging into the unknown interior world of Pellucidar. In Burroughs' concept, the Earth is a hollow shell with Pellucidar as the internal surface of that shell. Pellucidar is inhabited by prehistoric creatures of all geological eras, and dominated by the Mahars, a species of flying reptile both intelligent and civilized, but which enslaves ...

David Innes and his captive, a member of the reptilian Mahar master race of the interior world of Pellucidar, return from the surface world in the Iron Mole invented by his friend and companion in adventure Abner Perry.Emerging in Pellucidar at an unknown location, David frees his captive. He names the place Greenwich and uses the technology he has brought to begin the systematic exploration and mapping of the unknown land while searching for his lost companions, Abner, Ghak, and Dian the Beautiful. He soon encounters and befriends a new ally, Ja the Mezop of the island country of Anoroc; ...

Vor Daj is a member of John Carters personal guard, and is one of the fiercest warriors on Barsoom. As the two fighting men search for Ras Thavas, the brilliant mad scientist, in order to save the life of Dejah Thoris, Princess of Mars, they find themselves captured in a city of grotesque, seemingly unkillable monsters. These abominations have human body parts, but in all the wrong places and the wrong sizes.This unique story in the John Carter of Mars series is the only one that is told from the point of view of Vor Daj, as he sees his adventure with the Warlord of Mars, John Carter.

At the Earth's Core by Edgar Rice Burroughs follows David Innes, an adventurous miner who, along with his friend Abner Perry, discovers a way to drill into the Earth's crust. They venture into a subterranean world called Pellucidar, filled with prehistoric creatures and strange civilizations.Upon arrival, they encounter various challenges, including hostile tribes and a fearsome dinosaur-like creature. Innes finds himself embroiled in a struggle for power between the tribes, ultimately leading him to rescue a beautiful woman named Dian the Beautiful. The novel explores themes of survival, ...

There's more to Norman of Torn than meets the eye Prolific sci-fi and fantasy writer Edgar Rice Burroughs's second novel follows a rebel outlaw in 13th century England during the Second Barons' War, making for an adventurous tale akin to Robin Hood that's perfect for anyone that loves an...

Tarzan kehrt nach Opar zurück, wo sich eine verlorene Kolonie des sagenumwobenen Atlantis befinden soll. Während Atlantis selbst vor Tausenden von Jahren in den Fluten versank, bauten die Menschen von Opar weiterhin das Gold ab. Aber nur Tarzan weiß um den wahren Standort des Goldschatzes.