A Princess of Mars is one of the greatest science fiction/fantasy stories of all time. Penned by Edgar Rice Burrough, it tells the story of American Civil War veteran, John Carter. After prospecting in the deserts of Arizona goes awry when he was beset by Native American Indians, Carter discovers an ancient relic that transported him through time and space into an unknown world. He soon finds out that he is now on Mars which is called Barsoom by its inhabitants. John Carter also finds out that he has vast strength on this planet due to its low gravity compared to Earth. However, this new planet is similar to Earth as John Carter is once again thrown into a civil war – this time between the Tharks and the red Martian race. After meeting Dejah Thoris, the titular Princess of Mars, John Carter must learn to rise to be the hero he was always destined to be.