Pirates of Venus by Edgar Rice Burroughs

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Author Burroughs, Edgar Rice, 1875-1950
Illustrator Krenkel, Roy G., 1918-1983
Title Pirates of Venus
Original Publication United States: Ace Books, Inc., 1934.
Credits Al Haines, Stephen Hutcheson, Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
Summary "Pirates of Venus" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story centers around Carson Napier, an adventurous protagonist who embarks on a quest to reach Venus after an unexpected encounter with the supernatural. Filled with curiosity and bravery, Napier finds himself navigating a journey through the cosmos, leading to encounters with strange cultures and myriad perils. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Carson Napier's world, where he receives an enigmatic letter concerning a ghostly figure that prompts him to take action. His fascination with exploration drives him to prepare for a rocket journey towards Mars, which quickly turns into a race toward Venus due to a series of unforeseen events. As he experiences reflections on life, solitude, and the wonders of space, Napier navigates challenges that lay not just in the unknown expanses of the universe but also in the mysterious and dangerous inhabitants of Venus, making for an enthralling tale of adventure and survival. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Science fiction
Subject Venus (Planet) -- Fiction
Subject Napier, Carson (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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