Pirates of Venus: (#1) (Venus No 1) - Softcover

Burroughs, Edgar Rice

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0345370082 ISBN 13: 9780345370082

Publisher: Del Rey, 1991

Synopsis

Rocketman Carson Napier is surprised to find that his ship has landed on Venus instead of Mars, and as he tries to find his way on the hostile, mist-covered planet, he blunders into a love affair with the princess of Venus

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About the Author

Edgar Rice Burroughs was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1875. After serving a short time in the 7th U.S. Cavalry, Burroughs was a shopkeeper, gold miner, cowboy, and policeman before becoming a full-time writer. His first novel, Tarzan of the Apes, was published in 1914, and along with its 22 sequels has sold over 30 million copies in 58 languages. Author of numerous other jungle and science fiction novels and novellas, including The Land That Time Forgot, Burroughs had a writing career that spanned almost 30 years, with his last novel, The Land of Terror, being published in 1941. He died in 1950 at his ranch near Tarzana, the California town named for his legendary hero.

From Library Journal

Here are two more volumes in the publisher's ongoing series of sf classics. Burroughs's Pirates was initially serialized in Argosy Weekly in 1932 and released in book form soon after. It features astronaut Carson Napier, who becomes stranded on Venus and finds himself swept into numerous adventures. The Poison Belt portrays Conan Doyle's other great creation, Professor Challenger. In this 1913 outing, the professor grapples with the problem of Earth's passing through a poisonous cloud, putting humankind's existence in jeopardy. Both books feature vintage illustrations. Great fun.
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Edition details

• Publisher: Del Rey
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0345370082
• ISBN 13: 9780345370082
• Binding: Mass Market Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256