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Edgar Rice Burroughs

6 series 56 books in order 1912–2011

Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American writer born in Chicago who tried various careers, including enlisted cavalry soldier and pencil-sharpener wholesaler, before turning to pulp fiction in 1911. His first novel, Tarzan of the Apes, was published in 1912, and he went on to write nearly seventy novels and found his own publishing company, Edgar Rice Burroughs, Inc.

Born
1875
Active years
1912–2011
Known for
Barsoom, Tarzan, Caspak trilogy, Pellucidar

Series by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Barsoom

12 books in order · 1913–2003 · Publication order

  1. Cover of Under the moons of Mars

    Under the moons of Mars

    2003 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    A Princess of Mars, The Gods of Mars, and The Warlord of Mars are the first three books in Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom series. The trilogy follows…

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    The Gods of Mars

    1918 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    The Gods of Mars is a science fantasy novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the second in his Barsoom series. It features the characters John Carter and his…

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  3. Cover of The warlord of Mars #3

    The warlord of Mars #3

    1919 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Picking up directly from the cliffhanger before it, John Carter pursues his imprisoned wife across the frozen wastes and warring nations of Mars. His…

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  4. Cover of Thuvia, Maid of Mars

    Thuvia, Maid of Mars

    1962 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    In this 1916 Edgar Rice Burroughs science fiction adventure, the next generation of Barsoomians takes center stage. Cathoris, son of John Carter, the…

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  5. Cover of The Master Mind of Mars

    The Master Mind of Mars

    1962 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    The Master Mind of Mars is a science fantasy novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the sixth in his Barsoom series. The novel was originally titled A Weird…

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    The Chessmen of Mars

    1922 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    The narrator recounts being beaten at chess by Shea, as usual, and needling him afterward with a theory that phenomenal chess players are always…

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    Swords of Mars

    1936 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    "Swords of Mars" is the eighth book in Edgar Rice Burroughs' Martian series. It was originally published in six issues of the "Blue Book" magazine in…

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  8. Cover of Synthetic Men of Mars

    Synthetic Men of Mars

    1940 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Synthetic Men of Mars is a science fantasy novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the ninth of his Barsoom series. It was first published in…

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  9. Cover of A Fighting Man Of Mars

    A Fighting Man Of Mars

    1973 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    The seventh book in Edgar Rice Burroughs's Martian series, this 1930 science fiction thriller follows Tan Handron of Gatho, who encounters green men,…

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  10. Llana of Gathol

    1948 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Llana of Gathol is a collection of four science fantasy stories by Edgar Rice Burroughs. The stories were first published in Amazing Stories in 1941.…

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Tarzan

31 books in order · 1912–2011

  1. Cover of Tarzan of the apes

    Tarzan of the apes

    1912 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Tarzan of the Apes is a 1912 novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, and the first in the Tarzan series. The story was first printed in the…

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  2. Cover of The Return of Tarzan

    The Return of Tarzan

    1915 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    The Return of Tarzan is Edgar Rice Burroughs' second novel in the series starring the man raised by apes, picking up where Tarzan of the Apes left…

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  3. Cover of The Beasts of Tarzan (Classic Ace SF, F-203)

    The Beasts of Tarzan (Classic Ace SF, F-203)

    1962 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    The Beasts of Tarzan, the third book in the Tarzan series, was first published in 1914 in All-Story Cavalier magazine and later released as a novel…

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    The Son of Tarzan

    1915 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    The Son of Tarzan is an adventure novel written by American author Edgar Rice Burroughs. It is the fourth book in his series featuring the character…

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  5. Cover of Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar

    Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar

    1918 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Lieutenant Albert Werper was spared from being discharged from the military but sent to a remote Congo post, where he faced months of isolation and…

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  6. Cover of Jungle Tales of Tarzan

    Jungle Tales of Tarzan

    1919 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

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  7. Cover of Tarzan the Untamed (Book #7)

    Tarzan the Untamed (Book #7)

    1976 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Hauptmann Fritz Schneider and his men moved through a dark forest, exhausted and weary. Schneider, a Prussian officer, was physically drained, with…

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  8. Cover of Tarzan the Terrible (#8)

    Tarzan the Terrible (#8)

    1976 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Tarzan the Terrible is a 1921 novel by American writer Edgar Rice Burroughs, the eighth in his series of twenty-four Tarzan books. It was first…

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  9. Cover of Tarzan and the Golden Lion

    Tarzan and the Golden Lion

    1922 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Tarzan and the Golden Lion is an adventure novel written by American author Edgar Rice Burroughs, the ninth book in his series featuring the…

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  10. Cover of Tarzan and the Ant Men

    Tarzan and the Ant Men

    1924 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Tarzan and the Ant Men is a novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the tenth in his series of twenty-four books featuring the jungle hero Tarzan. It was…

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Caspak trilogy

3 books in order · 1918–1963

Pellucidar

8 books in order · 1914–2007

Amtor

5 books in order · 1934–1975

  1. Cover of Carson of Venus

    Carson of Venus

    1939 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    Carson of Venus is a science fantasy novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the third in his Venus series. Burroughs wrote the book in July and August 1937.…

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The Land That Time Forgot

1 book in order · 1927

  1. The Land That Time Forgot

    1927 · Edgar Rice Burroughs

    The Land That Time Forgot is a 1927 book by Edgar Rice Burroughs. It is book 2 of the series The Land That Time Forgot. Catalog genres: Science…

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Frequently asked questions

How many books has Edgar Rice Burroughs written?

We list 56 books by Edgar Rice Burroughs across 6 series, published between 1912–2011 — each shown in full reading order.

What order should I read Edgar Rice Burroughs's books?

Read each series in publication order. A good place to start is “Under the moons of Mars.” Open any series above for its complete numbered reading order.

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