02300cam a22003493u 4500 70816 UtSlPG 20260610134634.0 m cr n 260607r20231933utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PS Burroughs, Edgar Rice, 1875-1950 Lost on Venus Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2023 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lost_on_Venus Release date is 2023-05-20 Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net "Lost on Venus" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Carson Napier, a man who, in his quest to reach Mars, accidentally lands on the dangerous planet Venus, also known as Amtor. Here, he encounters various antagonistic civilizations and horrific creatures as he embarks on a perilous adventure, including the search for his love interest, Duare, who is caught in a web of political intrigue and danger. At the start of the narrative, Napier is captured after a series of misadventures and finds himself in a perilous situation known as the "room of the seven doors," where each door leads to a potential death. His struggle is compounded by the brutal dangers of Venus and the chilling realization of his impact on Duare's fate, as he learns that she's been abducted by a leader of one of the warring factions. The opening effectively sets the stage for a blend of suspense, romance, and high-stakes adventure, showcasing Burroughs' signature style of weaving fantastical elements with gripping storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: United States: Ace Books, Inc., 1933 Science fiction Venus (Planet) -- Fiction Napier, Carson (Fictitious character) -- Fiction Frazetta, Frank, 1928-2010 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/70816 111542 111542