| Author |
Burroughs, Edgar Rice, 1875-1950 |
| Illustrator |
Krenkel, Roy G., 1918-1983 |
| Title |
Pirates of Venus
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| Original Publication |
United States: Ace Books, Inc., 1934.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pirates_of_Venus
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 76.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Al Haines, Stephen Hutcheson, Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan & the online Distributed Proofreaders Canada team at http://www.pgdpcanada.net
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| 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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Venus (Planet) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Napier, Carson (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70195 |
| Release Date |
Mar 3, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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