Tarzan of the Apes / Edgar Rice Burroughs

Title: Tarzan of the Apes 

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs

Subjects: Fiction; Fantasy 

It is the first in a series of books about Tarzan. The story follows Tarzan's adventures, from his childhood being raised by apes in the jungle, his encounters with other humans and Western society. The book is followed by two dozen sequels. There are several important themes in the novel: the impact of heredity on behavior; racial superiority; civilization; sexuality; and escapism.

The Gods of Mars / Edgar Rice Burroughs

Title: The Gods of Mars 

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs 

Subjects: Classic; Fiction; Science Fiction; Fantasy

First book 'A Princess of Mars', John Carter is unwillingly transported back to Earth. Second book 'The Gods of Mars' begins with his arrival back on Barsoom (Mars) after a ten-year separation from his wife Dejah Thoris, his unborn child, and the Red Martian people of the nation of Helium. Unfortunately, Carter materializes in the one place on Barsoom...

A Princess of Mars / Edgar Rice Burroughs

Title: A Princess of Mars 

Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs

Subjects: Classic; Fantasy, Fiction, Science Fiction

It is a science fantasy with a seminal instance of the planetary romance. The story is set on Mars, imagined as a dying planet with a harsh desert environment. It was inspirational for many scientists in the fields of space exploration and the search for extraterrestrial life, including Carl Sagan.