Synthetic Men of Mars
Synthetic Men of Mars was first published in Argosy Weekly (January 7, 14, 21, 28 February 4, 11 1939). The first hardcover edition was published by ERB, Inc Tarzana, March 15, 1940. The dust jacket and five interiors were done by John Coleman Burroughs.
Whe Dejah Thosis is critically injured, John Carter goes in search of the scientist Ras Thavas, whose experiments to create synthetic men are not going well. When one of the vats explodes, a mass of living tissue is released which threatens the planet.
Edgar Rice Burroughs
Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875–1950) was an American author, best known for his creation of the jungle hero Tarzan and the heroic Mars adventurer John Carter, although he produced works in many genres.
Barsoom
Barsoom is also known as The Martian Tales and John Carter of Mars.
Barsoom consists of eleven books. The current recommended reading order for the series is provided below.
