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The Wonderful Adventures of Phra the Phoenician
Edwin Lester Arnold's "The Wonderful Adventures of Phra the Phoenician" is a captivating blend of historical fiction and fantasy, woven with rich narratives and vivid imagery. Set against the backdrop of ancient civilizations, the story follows Phra, a charismatic Phoenician merchant who embarks on a quest filled with travel and adventure. Arnold's literary style is characterized by its exuberant language and meticulous detail that effectively transports readers to distant lands, creating an immersive experience that reflects the vibrant culture of the time and the perennial quest for knowledge and self-discovery. Edwin Lester Arnold, born in 1857, was an influential writer and journalist wh...
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Gulliver of Mars
Lieutenant Gulliver Jones, U.S.N., arrived on Mars in a most unexpected fashion and promptly found himself head-over-heels in adventure. For Mars was a planet of ruined cities, ancient peoples, copper-skinned swordsmen, and weird and awesome monsters. There was a princess to be rescued, a River of Death to be navigated, and a strange prophecy to be fulfilled.
Gulliver of Mars
Reproduction of the original: Gulliver of Mars by Edwin L. Arnold
Gulliver of Mars
Edwin Lester Linden Arnold (14 May 1857 - 1 March 1935) was an English author. Most of his works were issued under his working name of Edwin Lester Arnold. Arnold was born in Swanscombe, Kent, as son of Sir Edwin Arnold. Most of his childhood was spent in India, but he returned to England to study agriculture and ornithology. He became a journalist in 1883, and published his first books A Holiday In Scandinavia (1877) and Bird Life In England (1887) before writing his first novel The Wonderful Adventures of Phra the Phoenician, the adventures of a warrior who goes in and out of an unexplained state of suspended animation in order to be a witness to invasions or attempted invasions of England. Phra was first published in 24 parts in the prestigious Illustrated London News, and later published in book form in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Gulliver of Mars
Lieutenant Gulliver Jones, U.S.N., arrives on Mars in a most unexpected fashion and promptly finds himself head-over-heels in adventure. For Mars is a planet of ruined cities, ancient peoples, copper-skinned swordsmen, and weird and awesome monsters. There is a princess to be rescued, a River of Death to be navigated, and a strange prophecy to be fulfilled.
Gulliver of Mars
Gulliver of MarsBy Edwin Lester Linden ArnoldMany believe that Edgar Rice Burroughs' inspiration to create his world of Barsoom came from this novel. Transported to Mars in a most unexpected fashion, Lieutenant Gulliver Jones, U.S.N., promptly found himself head-over-heels in adventure and romance. Mars was a planet of ruined cities, ancient peoples, copper-skinned swordsmen, and weird and awesome monsters. There was a princess to be rescued, a River of Death to be navigated, and a strange prophecy to be fulfilled.
Gulliver of Mars Illustrated
Gulliver of Mars is the tale of Lieutenant Gulliver Jones of the United States Navy who magically appears on Mars. In a fortunate incident he manages to save the life of Martian Princess Heru who sticks with him, as his quick return to Earth is not possible. Gulliver learns a lot about the culture of Martian society as they get through many adventures, going down a River of Death.
The Wonderful Adventures of Phra the Phoenician
A classic historical fantasy revolving around immortality and reincarnations, two themes that were dear to Edwin Lester Arnold and the writers of the late 19th Century. Before the Roman conquest of England, a Phoenician merchant called Phra travels to the Cassiterides, (the Tinislands). Phra dies and is reborn many times, keeping his personal identity throughout each reincarnation and adapting to the different times and places. As a Briton he is the slave-consort of his Druid wife, and a Centurion in the household of a Roman noble woman. He joins the desperate stand of King Harold against the invading Normans, and awakes again as a Saxon thane, an enshrined saint, and a knight under King Edward III, later serving Queen Elizabeth. Along with Gullivar Jones, Phra is considered to be the inspiration for John Carter of Mars by E. R. Burroughs. This version includes the full text of the 1883 edition, a short biography of the author and the complete bibliography of Arnold's fictional and non-fictional works.
