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The Moon Maid
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- Gutenberg ID
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- Title
- The Moon Maid
- Language
- en
- Book source
- Global Grey
- Description max 80 words
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In a future where Earth has achieved global peace, a scientist recounts the story of his ancestor, Julian, who crash-landed on the Moon. After surviving on an isolated island, Julian is rescued by a Martian ship and eventually marries a Moon maiden. The narrative follows their descendants as they navigate lunar politics, war with the Kalkars, and the eventual unification of Earth and Mars under a single flag.
- Summary up to 500 words
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Set in a future Earth where a half-century of continuous war has finally ended, Edgar Rice Burroughs' *The Moon Maid* begins with a scientist recounting the saga of his ancestor, Julian, born in the year 2000. After a crash landing on the Moon, Julian and his companion, Nah-ee-lah, survive years in isolation on an uninhabited island. Their solitude is broken when they are rescued by a Martian ship, *The Barsoom*, piloted by West and his crew. Julian marries Nah-ee-lah, the 'Moon Maid,' and they live in peace until the arrival of Lieutenant Commander Orthis, who brings a fleet of one hundred thousand Kalkars to conquer Earth. The narrative spans four centuries of conflict and reincarnation. Julian's son, Julian 5th, returns to Earth and faces the looming threat of the Kalkar invasion. The tension escalates until the story reaches Julian 20th, known as 'The Red Hawk,' and his wife Bethelda, an Or-tis. The ancient feud between the Julians and the Or-tis, which has endured for generations, must be resolved to save their people from the Kalkar onslaught. Through a series of brutal battles and political maneuvers, the clans unite. The climax sees the defeat of the Kalkars and the unification of the warring factions. The story concludes with the establishment of a single flag over a united world, bringing an end to four centuries of strife and ushering in a new era of peace.
- LLM editorial rating
- 4.2/5
- Download URL
- https://www.globalgreyebooks.com/ebooks/edgar-rice-burroughs_moon-maid.epub
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Authors
- Edgar Rice Burroughs
Classification
Categories
- Adventure
- Fiction
- Fantasy
- Science Fiction