The Chessmen of Mars (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate Hardcover with Jacket)

<p class=ql-align-justify><strong><em>The Chessmen of Mars</em> centers on Tara the daughter of John Carter and Dejah Thoris.</strong> When a storm carries Tara to a strange region of Mars she is taken prisoner by the Kaldanes beings that have a symbiotic relationship with humans. Unknown to Tara Gahan of Gathol disguises himself and sets out on a dangerous mission to save her which ends with their capture in the city of Manator. They are thrown into a lethal game of live chess where the capture of any piece prompts a duel.</p><p class=ql-align-justify><br></p><p class=ql-align-justify>The fifth installment in the Barsoom series stands out for its inventive integration of the game of Jetan a Martian chess variant that vividly incorporates the theme of real-life strategy and combat into the narrative. This game played with living pieces on a grand board mirrors the novel's larger conflicts and dramatizes its social and political intrigues. Burroughs' blend of fantastical settings with the intellectual and physical challenges of Jetan provides a distinctive twist that enriches the series' exploration of Martian culture and society. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>This case laminate collector's edition includes a Victorian inspired dust-jacket.</p>