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Barsoom (John Carter of Mars) books in order

by Edgar Rice Burroughs · 11 books listed so far · Adult

Last checked: September 25, 2026, against edgarriceburroughs.com

  1. 1 A Princess of Mars book cover by Edgar Rice Burroughs

    A Princess of Mars

    1912 · Book

    Start hereFirst book in the main order, first published in 1912.
  2. 2 The Gods of Mars book cover by Edgar Rice Burroughs
  3. 3 The Warlord of Mars book cover by Edgar Rice Burroughs

    The Warlord of Mars

    Year: still checking · Book

  4. 4

    Thuvia, Maid of Mars

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  5. 5 The Chessmen of Mars book cover by Edgar Rice Burroughs
  6. 6

    The Master Mind of Mars

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  7. 7 A Fighting Man of Mars book cover by Edgar Rice Burroughs

    A Fighting Man of Mars

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  8. 8 Swords of Mars book cover by Edgar Rice Burroughs
  9. 9 Synthetic Men of Mars book cover by Edgar Rice Burroughs
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    Llana of Gathol

    1948 · Book

  11. 11 John Carter of Mars book cover by Edgar Rice Burroughs

    John Carter of Mars

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The series at a glance

Wikidata lists 11 works as parts of this series.

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What the story is

Wikidata lists the genre as science fiction, fantasy and science fantasy.

Source: wikidata.org, checked 2026-11-06

Wikidata lists where the story is set as Mars.

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