Edgar Rice Burroughs the father of Tarzan created a series of John Carter of Mars novels that are enjoyable to read on a few accounts. First there are about ten novels in the Martian Chronicles measuring in about 200 pages or less. So a quick read of some well written storytelling. Second is the language that is used is an excellent way to expand and strengthen ones vocabulary especially if you are looking for a more descriptive verbiage.

A Princess of Mars begins with one of the greatest introductions I have come across in the realm of fiction or science-fiction. Beginning with a letter to the reader from the author ERB (Eager Rice Burroughs) stating that the transcript that one is about to read is re-written from a series of notes collected from his Uncle, who was a outstanding ageless man, about a tell of his life that surly no one would believe in being true.

After this letter of warning the story opens with John Carter telling his story of a near death experience that shot him unknowingly clear across space onto the red planet of Mars. Becoming an amazing legend of a skilled swords man empowered with great strength, wit and charm upon Mars.