The Chessmen of Mars
About this book
SHEA had just beaten me at chess, as usual, and, also as usual, I had gleaned what questionable satisfaction I might by twitting him with this indication of failing mentality by calling his attention to the nth time to that theory, propounded by certain scientists, which is based upon the assertion that phenomenal chess players are always found to be from the ranks of children under twelve, adults over seventy-two or the mentally defective - a theory that is lightly ignored upon those rare occasions that I win.
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3.8/5 · 8291 readers · 234 pages · ≈ 4 h 20 m · Challenging
What order should I read the Barsoom series?
Read The Chessmen of Mars first, then follow the publication order above — A Princess of Mars, then Thuvia, Maid of Mars, then The Gods of Mars, then The Master Mind of Mars, then A Fighting Man Of Mars, then Swords of Mars, then Synthetic Men of Mars.
How long does it take to read The Chessmen of Mars?
About ≈ 4 h 20 m — 234 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Chessmen of Mars?
234 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Chessmen of Mars?
It sits on the Historical Fiction, Science Fiction, Fiction shelves.
Is The Chessmen of Mars in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Chessmen of Mars?
The main characters include John Carter.
Where does The Chessmen of Mars take place?
It is set in Mars (Planet).
Who wrote The Chessmen of Mars?
Edgar Rice Burroughs.
Where can I read The Chessmen of Mars online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library. Open Library
Barsoom — reading order
- → The Chessmen of Mars (1922) you are here
- 1 A Princess of Mars (1912)
- 2 Thuvia, Maid of Mars (1916)
- 3 The Gods of Mars (1918)
- 4 The Master Mind of Mars (1928)
- 5 A Fighting Man Of Mars (1931)
- 6 Swords of Mars (1936)
- 7 Synthetic Men of Mars (1940)
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