The Moon Maid: The Moon Maid by Edgar Rice Burroughs: Journey to a Lunar World of Adventure and Romance

Edgar Rice Burroughs

Jan 2021 · Prabhat Prakashan

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The Moon Maid by Edgar Rice Burroughs: In this thrilling science fiction novel, Edgar Rice Burroughs takes readers on an extraordinary adventure to the moon. The story follows Julian, who discovers an otherworldly society and embarks on a perilous journey across lunar landscapes. "The Moon Maid" is a tale of wonder, exploration, and encounters with strange civilizations beyond Earth.

Key Aspects of the Book "The Moon Maid":
Lunar Exploration: Burroughs' novel presents a vivid and imaginative depiction of a moon-based civilization and the wonders of lunar landscapes.
Science Fiction Themes: "The Moon Maid" explores themes of interplanetary travel, alien encounters, and the possibilities of life beyond Earth.
Heroic Adventures: The book follows Julian's daring and courageous quest as he navigates the challenges and mysteries of the lunar world.

Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American author born in 1875. He is best known for his adventure and science fiction novels, particularly the "Tarzan" series and the "Barsoom" series (featuring John Carter of Mars). Burroughs' works often transported readers to exotic and fantastical worlds, showcasing his vivid imagination and storytelling prowess. His impact on the science fiction genre continues to be felt to this day.

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Edgar Rice Burroughs' "Moon Maid" is a thrilling Lunar Adventure and Science Fiction Moon novel that takes readers on an unforgettable journey. The story begins with Julian 5th recounting a tale that starts in 1967 and quickly propels into a future of space travel fiction, ultimately leading to a crash landing and being lost on the Moon. Julian encounters diverse alien civilizations including the quadrupedal Va-gas, the barbaric Kalkars, and the more advanced Laytheans, the moon people inhabiting a hollow moon with an interior moon world. Amidst political turmoil and lunar wars within a subterranean civilization and an ancient lunar civilization, Julian finds himself captured on the Moon. This captivating planetary romance blossoms as he meets Nah-ee-lah, a brave lunar princess, leading to an exciting moon romance. Their struggle for survival and escape from the Moon involves navigating treacherous landscapes, facing strange moon creatures and moon vegetation, and confronting royal intrigue moon. The narrative also hints at a Barsoom connection (implied) and depicts a world where technological regression has occurred, resulting in conflicts fought with sword and spear fiction alongside remnants of ancient technology moon. Julian, an earthman on the moon, becomes entangled in Nah-ee-lah's fate after she is a kidnapped princess moon, showcasing the bravery of a hero from Earth determined to ensure their survival on the moon.