The Chessmen of Mars (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)

The Chessmen of Mars (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket) - Hardcover

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The Chessmen of Mars (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket) - Hardcover

The Chessmen of Mars (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket) - Hardcover

by Edgar Rice Burroughs
$57.53
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Book Overview

The Chessmen of Mars centers on Tara, the daughter of John Carter and Dejah Thoris. When a storm carries Tara to a strange region of Mars, she is taken prisoner by the Kaldanes, beings that have a symbiotic relationship with humans. Unknown to Tara, Gahan of Gathol disguises himself and sets out on a dangerous mission to save her, which ends with their capture in the city of Manator. They are thrown into a lethal game of live chess, where the capture of any piece prompts a duel.


The fifth installment in the Barsoom series, stands out for its inventive integration of the game of Jetan, a Martian chess variant that vividly incorporates the theme of real-life strategy and combat into the narrative. This game, played with living pieces on a grand board, mirrors the novel's larger conflicts and dramatizes its social and political intrigues. Burroughs' blend of fantastical settings with the intellectual and physical challenges of Jetan provides a distinctive twist that enriches the series' exploration of Martian culture and society.



This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.
ISBN9781778785382
Author Edgar Rice Burroughs
PublisherRoyal Classics
GenreLiterature
FormatHardcover
PublishedMay 2024
LanguageENG- English
Pages212
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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