Edgar Rice Burroughs selected works
Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875–1950) was one of the most influential adventure and science fiction writers of the early 20th century
Best known for creating Tarzan and the Barsoom (Mars) series, Burroughs combined fast-paced storytelling with imaginative world-building. His novels often explore themes of survival, heroism, lost civilizations, and the clash between nature and technology. Burroughs’ works inspired generations of pulp fiction, comics, and films, cementing his legacy as a master of popular literature.
All books are collected from Archive that are in public domain.
📚 Summaries of Selected Works
The first Pellucidar novel, where David Innes and Abner Perry discover a hidden world inside Earth. They encounter strange creatures and primitive tribes, setting the stage for Burroughs’ underground saga.
- Jungle Tales of Tarzan
A collection of short stories showing Tarzan’s early life in the jungle, exploring his growth, instincts, and encounters with animals and humans.
- Pellucidar
Sequel to At the Earth’s Core, continuing the adventures in the subterranean world where time behaves strangely and survival is constant struggle.
- The Land That Time Forgot
A tale of explorers stranded on Caprona, an island where prehistoric creatures and primitive humans still exist.
- Tarzan and the Ant Men
Tarzan encounters a miniature race of ant-like warriors, exploring themes of scale, society, and conflict.
- Tarzan and the Golden Lion
Tarzan raises a lion cub, who becomes his loyal companion in battles against enemies and treasure hunters.
- Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar
Tarzan returns to the lost city of Opar, facing danger while seeking treasure to save his estate.
- Tarzan of the Apes
The iconic origin story of Tarzan, raised by apes in Africa, discovering his human heritage and struggling between two worlds.
- Tarzan the Terrible
Tarzan ventures into Pal-ul-don, a land of dinosaur-like creatures and warring tribes, to rescue Jane.
- Tarzan the Untamed
Set during World War I, Tarzan seeks revenge after believing Jane has been killed by German soldiers.
- The Gods of Mars
The second Barsoom novel, where John Carter returns to Mars and battles false religions and tyrannical rulers.
- The Master Mind of Mars
A Barsoom tale focusing on Ulysses Paxton, who becomes apprentice to a Martian scientist experimenting with brain transplants.
- The Beasts of Tarzan
Tarzan uses jungle animals as allies to rescue his kidnapped family from enemies.
- The Moon Maid
A futuristic adventure where explorers reach the Moon and encounter strange civilizations.
- The Mucker
A gritty tale of Billy Byrne, a Chicago tough who redeems himself through adventure and love.
- The Return of Tarzan
Sequel to Tarzan of the Apes, following Tarzan’s adventures in Paris, Algeria, and back to Africa, where he reunites with Jane.
- The Son of Tarzan
Tarzan’s son, Korak, takes center stage, living his own jungle adventures and proving his heritage.
- A Princess of Mars
The first Barsoom novel, introducing John Carter, who finds himself on Mars, battling alien races and falling in love with Dejah Thoris.