Edgar Rice Burroughs

Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American writer born on September 1, 1875, in Chicago, Illinois. He is best known for creating the iconic character Tarzan, the jungle hero who has captured the imaginations of readers for over a century. Burroughs had a varied career, initially working in several fields including a stint in the military and even as a pencil sharpener salesman, before turning his attention to writing. His adventurous spirit and fascination with the exotic led him to craft stories that whisked readers away to distant worlds, from the jungles of Africa to the mysterious planet of Mars.

Throughout his prolific career, Burroughs published over 70 novels, many of which became instant classics, blending adventure, science fiction, and romance in ways that were innovative for his time. His works have inspired countless adaptations in film, television, and comics, ensuring his legacy endures. If you're curious to dive into the imaginative realms he created, explore his collection in this app and discover the thrilling journeys that await. You might just find a new favorite among his timeless tales!

Tarzan and the Lost Empire

Read by Mark Nelson 4.7
The disappearance of a noted archaeologist hunting the secret of the Lost Tribe of the Wiramwazi Mountains was a signal to the one man who c…

Tarzan and the Ant Men

Read by Matthew Reece 4.5
Lord Greystoke, Tarzan of the Apes, is embroiled in thrilling adventures among the tiny, warlike Minunians. (Summary by Matthew Reece)

The Outlaw of Torn

Read by LibriVox Volunteers 4.6
The story is set in 13th century England and concerns the fictitious outlaw Norman of Torn, who purportedly harried the country during the p…

Tarzan and the Golden Lion

Read by Joshua Herring 4.6
Tarzan's amazing ability to establish kinship with some of the most dangerous animals in the jungle serves him well in this exciting story o…

Thuvia, Maid of Mars

Read by Scott Merrill 4.6
Thuvia, Maid of Mars transports listeners to the vibrant and perilous world of Barsoom, where the destinies of two young royals intertwine. …

A Princess of Mars (Version 3)

Read by Thomas A. Copeland 4.8
John Carter is mysteriously conveyed to Mars, where he discovers two intelligent species continually embroiled in warfare. Although he is a …

The Monster Men

Read by Mark Nelson 4.4
Dr. Arthur Maxon has a dream: to create an artificial human being! His first twelve experiments have resulted only in grotesque, subhuman mo…

The Moon Maid

Read by Thomas A. Copeland 4.4
Sabotage accidentally takes Earth's first manned interplanetary expedition to the Moon, where a sublunar adventure ensues, involving two int…

The Warlord of Mars

Read by JD Weber 4.6
Warlord of Mars is a Edgar Rice Burroughs science fiction novel, the third of his famous Barsoom series. John Carter continues his quest to …

The Eternal Savage

Read by Mark Nelson 4.7
Here is Nu, son of Nu, seeking to test his mettle against the terrible fangs of the ferocious saber-tooth tiger.Here is Victoria Custer, gue…

The Mad King

Read by Delmar H Dolbier 4.6
Shades of The Prisoner of Zenda! All our old friends are here—the young king, the usurping uncle and his evil henchman, the beautiful prince…

The Master Mind of Mars (Version 2)

Read by Mark Nelson 4.6
World War I infantry captain Ulysses Paxton is transported to Barsoom, where he encounters evil scientist Ras Thavas and his diabolical brai…

The Land of Hidden Men

Read by Mark Nelson 4.7
Gordon King, child of the twentieth century, was not to be frightened away by what seemed foolish superstition. The young American was soon …

The Warlord of Mars (version 2)

Read by Thomas A. Copeland 4.8
In this third installment of the adventures of John Carter on Mars, our hero labors under sentence of death (for having returned from the la…

Lost On Venus

Read by KirksVoice 4.7
When Carson Napier, Californian, pierced the mist-laden cloud blanket that shrouded the mysterious planet Venus, he embarked on an unparalle…

Tanar of Pellucidar

Read by Mark Nelson 4.7
Pellucidar—the hollow center of the Earth, a land of savage men and prehistoric beasts—is the scene of this exciting novel. In Pellucidar dw…

The Gods of Mars

Read by JD Weber 4.6
The Gods of Mars is a 1918 Edgar Rice Burroughs science fiction novel, the second of his famous Barsoom series.It can be said that the novel…

The Land that Time Forgot

Read by Ralph Snelson 4.5
The Land That Time Forgot transports listeners to the tumultuous waters of World War I, where a U-boat crew finds themselves in a perilous s…

The Oakdale Affair

Read by Ralph Snelson 4.5
Edgar Rice Burroughs’ Jack London / H.H. Knibbs-inspired, selfless, poetry-spouting, hobo character, Bridge, makes another appearance in the…

The Gods of Mars (version 2)

Read by Thomas A. Copeland 4.8
In this second volume of the Barsoom series, John Carter returns to Mars to learn that his heroic effort to salvage the atmosphere plant sav…

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