The Chessmen of Mars, Fifth Barsoom installment, Video book

24 videos • 638 views • by PublicAudioLibrary The Chessmen of Mars by Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875 -- 1950) Read by Tom Weiss The Chessmen of Mars is a science fiction novel by the mental sword- and physical pen- wielding author Edgar Rice Burroughs. It the fifth installment of his Barsoom series. The Chessmen of Mars is a tale of wonder and excellence that follows John Carter and Dejah Thoris, along with their daughter Tara, princess of Helium, as she is sought after by Gahan, Jed of Gathol. Adventure and peril ensue as the story unfolds.