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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 ...

When the shipwrecked Lord John Clayton succumbs to the harsh wilderness of Africa, he never imagines his infant son, Tarzan, will be raised by a tribe of apes. As the young boy swings through the trees, he grapples with his identity, torn between the wild instincts of his adoptive family and the lingering echoes of his human heritage. Tarzan’s struggle intensifies when rival apes threaten his place in the tribe, forcing him to confront his unique abilities and the primal nature that defines him. As he grows, Tarzan discovers remnants of his parents’ past and the world of men, an existence...

Immerse yourself in the lyrical beauty and emotional depth found in "Orpheus and Other Poems," where themes of love, loss, and the transcendental power of music resonate throughout the collection. This podcast invites listeners to explore a rotating selection of complete audiobooks that delve into the complexities of the human experience, much like the myth of Orpheus himself, who ventured into the depths of the underworld for the sake of love. Each episode presents a unique exploration of poetic expression, showcasing the richness of diverse voices and styles that reflect the timeless nature ...

Nature Near Home is one of many books on natural history by John Burroughs. It is full of simple observations about rural scenes and charming stories about animals, plants, and even people! Burroughs loves the creatures around him and derives great pleasure from his walks and studies in nature’s scenes. (Summary by Edith Phern)

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; ...

Probably no other American writer has a greater sympathy with, and a keener enjoyment of, country life in all its phases—farming, camping, fishing, walking—than has John Burroughs. His books are redolent of the soil, and have such "freshness and primal sweetness," that we need not be told that the pleasure he gets from his walks and excursions is by no means over when he steps inside his doors again. As he tells us on more than one occasion, he finds he can get much more out of his outdoor experiences by thinking them over, and writing them out afterwards. These essays are delightful ...

Why is it difficult to be content when you have so much? On the surface, it seems unnecessary to instruct someone to be content in times of prosperity. However, times of prosperity and abundance provide some of the strongest temptations to pull our hearts away from God. Jeremiah Burroughs was...