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Edgar Rice Burroughs

Bestselling Author • 13 Series • 83 Books

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Publication Order of Tarzan Books
Start with: Tarzan of the Apes (1912)
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Publication Order of John Carter Of Mars Books
Start with: A Princess of Mars (1912)
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Publication Order of Mucker Books
Start with: The Mucker (1914)

About Edgar Rice Burroughs

Edgar Rice Burroughs Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American author who became famous for his exciting tales. He specialized in adventure, science fiction, and fantasy, creating entire worlds for readers to explore. His most famous character is Tarzan, the lord of the jungle, who starred in many novels. Another beloved hero was John Carter, who had fantastic adventures on the planet Mars. Readers enjoyed these stories because Burroughs had a real talent for crafting engaging narratives that moved quickly and were full of action. His strength as a writer lay in his ability to build compelling fiction around memorable protagonists. When Tarzan became an instant hit, Burroughs wisely brought the character to comic strips and movies, cementing his place in culture. Rising to prominence with the Publication Order of Tarzan Books series, Edgar Rice Burroughs has since expanded their repertoire to include numerous successful works across various genres. Their writing style, characterized by compelling narratives and memorable characters, has earned them a dedicated global readership with millions of fans worldwide.

📚 All Book Series by Edgar Rice Burroughs

Publication Order of Tarzan Books
24 books 1912–1965
1

Tarzan of the Apes

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1912
2

The Return of Tarzan

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1913
3

The Beasts of Tarzan

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1914
4

The Son of Tarzan

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1916
5

Tarzan and the Jewels of Opar

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1916
6

Jungle Tales of Tarzan

Jungle Tales of Tarzan continues the Publication Order of Tarzan Books story arc with Edgar Rice Burroughs's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1919
7

Tarzan the Untamed

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1919
8

Tarzan the Terrible

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1921
9

Tarzan and the Golden Lion

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1923
10

Tarzan and the Ant Men

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1924
11

The Tarzan Twins

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1927
12

Tarzan, Lord of the Jungle

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1927
13

Tarzan and the Lost Empire

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1928
14

Tarzan the Invincible

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1930
15

Tarzan Triumphant

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1931
16

Tarzan and the City of Gold

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1932
17

Tarzan and the Lion Man

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1934
18

Tarzan and the Leopard Men

Tarzan and the Leopard Men is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Tarzan Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edgar Rice Burroughs have come to expect.

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1935
19

Tarzan's Quest

Epic adventure awaits in Tarzan's Quest, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of Tarzan Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Edgar Rice Burroughs has built.

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1935
20

Tarzan and the Forbidden City

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1938
21

Tarzan the Magnificent

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1939
22

Tarzan and the Foreign Legion

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1947
23

Tarzan and the Madman

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1964
24

Tarzan and the Castaways

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1965
Publication Order of John Carter Of Mars Books
13 books 1912–1943
1

A Princess of Mars

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1912
2

The Gods of Mars

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1913
3

The Warlord of Mars

Conflict and courage define The Warlord of Mars, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of John Carter Of Mars Books series by Edgar Rice Burroughs that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1914
4

Thuvia, Maid of Mars

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1916
5

The Chessmen of Mars

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1922
6

The Mastermind of Mars

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1927
7

A Fighting Man of Mars

Conflict and courage define A Fighting Man of Mars, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of John Carter Of Mars Books series by Edgar Rice Burroughs that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1930
8

Swords of Mars

Epic adventure awaits in Swords of Mars, a landmark entry in the Publication Order of John Carter Of Mars Books series that raises the stakes across the realm Edgar Rice Burroughs has built.

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1935
9

Synthetic Men of Mars

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1939
10

John Carter and the Giant of Mars

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1940
11

Llana of Gathol

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1941
12

John Carter of Mars

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1941
13

Skeleton Men of Jupiter

Skeleton Men of Jupiter is an essential installment in the Publication Order of John Carter Of Mars Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edgar Rice Burroughs have come to expect.

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1943
Publication Order of Mucker Books
3 books 1914–1917
1

The Mucker

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1914
2

The Return of the Mucker

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1916
3

The Oakdale Affair

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1917
Publication Order of Caspak Books
3 books 1918–1918
1

The Land That Time Forgot

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1918
2

The People That Time Forgot

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1918
3

Out of Time's Abyss

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1918
Publication Order of Pellucidar Books
7 books 1914–1944
1

At the Earth's Core

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1914
2

Pellucidar

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1915
3

Tanar of Pellucidar

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1928
4

Tarzan at the Earth's Core

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1929
5

Back to the Stone Age

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1937
6

Savage Pellucidar

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1941
7

Land of Terror

Land of Terror is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Pellucidar Books series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edgar Rice Burroughs have come to expect.

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1944
Publication Order of MoonBooks
3 books 1923–1925
1

The Moon Maid

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1923
2

The Moon Men

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1925
3

The Red Hawk

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1925
Publication Order of Venus Books
5 books 1932–1964
1

Pirates of Venus

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1932
2

Lost on Venus

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1935
3

Carson of Venus

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1939
4

Escape on Venus

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1942
5

The Wizard of Venus

Magic takes center stage in The Wizard of Venus, a spellbinding addition to the Publication Order of Venus Books series that expands the enchanting world created by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

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1964
Publication Order of The Apache Novels Books
2 books 1927–1928
1

The War Chief

Conflict and courage define The War Chief, an action-packed entry in the Publication Order of The Apache Novels Books series by Edgar Rice Burroughs that puts the heroes through their toughest challenges yet.

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1927
2

Apache Devil

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1928
Publication Order of The Custer Siblings Books
2 books 1914–1926
1

The Eternal Savage / The Eternal Lover

The Eternal Savage / The Eternal Lover explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of The Custer Siblings Books series by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

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1914
2

The Mad King

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1926
Publication Order of Standalone Novels
16 books 1913–1999
1

The Monster Men

The Monster Men continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Edgar Rice Burroughs's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1913
2

The Outlaw of Torn

The Outlaw of Torn is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edgar Rice Burroughs have come to expect.

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1914
3

The Girl From Farris's

The Girl From Farris's continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Edgar Rice Burroughs's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1916
4

Beyond Thirty / The Lost Continent

Beyond Thirty / The Lost Continent is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edgar Rice Burroughs have come to expect.

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1916
5

The Lad and The Lion

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1917
6

The Rider

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1918
7

The Efficiency Expert

The Efficiency Expert is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edgar Rice Burroughs have come to expect.

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1921
8

The Girl from Hollywood

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1922
9

The Bandit of Hell's Bend

The Bandit of Hell's Bend is an essential installment in the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series, delivering the tension and character depth that fans of Edgar Rice Burroughs have come to expect.

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1924
10

Marcia of the Doorstep

Marcia of the Doorstep continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Edgar Rice Burroughs's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1924
11

The Cave Girl

The Cave Girl continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Edgar Rice Burroughs's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1925
12

The Land of Hidden Men / Jungle Girl

The Land of Hidden Men / Jungle Girl continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Edgar Rice Burroughs's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1931
13

Deputy Sheriff of Comanche County

Deputy Sheriff of Comanche County continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Edgar Rice Burroughs's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1940
14

Beyond the Farthest Star

Beyond the Farthest Star continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Edgar Rice Burroughs's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1964
15

I Am a Barbarian

I Am a Barbarian continues the Publication Order of Standalone Novels story arc with Edgar Rice Burroughs's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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1967
16

You Lucky Girl! A Love Story in Three Acts

You Lucky Girl! A Love Story in Three Acts explores the depths of love and connection in this compelling entry of the Publication Order of Standalone Novels series by Edgar Rice Burroughs.

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1999
Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas
1 books 2008–2008
1

The Cave Man

The Cave Man continues the Publication Order of Short Stories/Novellas story arc with Edgar Rice Burroughs's signature blend of plot twists and unforgettable characters.

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2008
Publication Order of Non-Fiction Books
1 books 2005–2005
1

Brother Men

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2005
Publication Order of Anthologies
3 books 2009–2014
1

The Ultimate Science Fiction Anthology

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2009
2

A Princess of Mars- New Tales of the Red Planet

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2012
3

Classic Martian Stories

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2014

? Frequently Asked Questions

Who is Edgar Rice Burroughs?

Edgar Rice Burroughs is a bestselling author known for 13 book series containing over 83 books. Popular series include Publication Order of Tarzan Books, Publication Order of John Carter Of Mars Books, Publication Order of Mucker Books. Their work spans multiple genres and has captivated millions of readers worldwide.

What is the best Edgar Rice Burroughs series to start with?

For readers new to Edgar Rice Burroughs's work, the Publication Order of Tarzan Books series is the ideal entry point. It showcases the author's signature style and contains 24 books. Begin with Tarzan of the Apes to start from the very beginning.

How many books has Edgar Rice Burroughs written?

Edgar Rice Burroughs has written over 83 books across 13 series. This prolific output covers multiple genres, making them one of the most versatile authors in contemporary fiction.

Should I read Edgar Rice Burroughs books in order?

Yes, reading Edgar Rice Burroughs's series in publication order is strongly recommended. Most series feature evolving character arcs, ongoing story threads, and references to earlier events that are most rewarding when experienced in sequence. Our complete reading order guides are listed above.

What genre does Edgar Rice Burroughs write in?

Edgar Rice Burroughs writes primarily in fiction. With 13 series across 83 books, the author has explored a wide range of themes and storytelling approaches throughout their career.

Are Edgar Rice Burroughs's books standalone or must they be read as a series?

Most of Edgar Rice Burroughs's books are part of ongoing series and deliver the most satisfying experience when read in order. However, several standalone novels and short story collections provide excellent entry points without requiring prior knowledge of other series.

What is Edgar Rice Burroughs's most popular book?

Based on reader reviews and sales data, Edgar Rice Burroughs's most celebrated works come from the Publication Order of Tarzan Books series. The first book, Tarzan of the Apes, is widely considered the ideal starting point and consistently receives outstanding reader ratings.