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CHAPTER VII THUVIA
In Chapter VII of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," titled "The Phantom Bowmen," the narrative unfolds with an intense confrontation. Carthoris, the Prince of Helium, and Thuvia, Princess of Ptarth, find themselves in the mysterious city of Lothar. They encounter Jav, a local, and Tario, the self-proclaimed last jeddak of Barsoom. In a surprising turn, Carthoris confronts phantom bowmen, solidifying Lothar's surreal nature, where belief and imagination manifest reality. Tario, both intrigued and threatened by the… -
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CHAPTER VI THUVIA
Chapter VI of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars" titled "The Jeddak of Lothar" unfolds with Carthoris and Thuvia bewildered by the disappearance of the dead bowmen and their subsequent arrival at the gates of Lothar, a city shrouded in mystery. They cautiously decide to enter the city, seeking refuge from the dangers of the open Martian landscape. Their journey toward Lothar is marked by a dangerous encounter with banths (Martian lions), which Thuvia astonishingly tames with her inexplicable power over them, a skill… -
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CHAPTER V THUVIA
Downward through a dark, broad tunnel, Carthoris of Helium proceeded, pursued by the blood-curdling moans of banths. Thinking the tunnel a means to cross beneath the cliffs that had thwarted his progress, he found himself stalked by these beasts in utter darkness. When one charged, Carthoris, with the precision inherited from his father, managed to fend off the beast not once, but twice, blinding it before ultimately outmaneuvering it. Escaping into the moonlit expanse beyond the tunnel, he discovered an… -
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CHAPTER IV THUVIA
Upon dawn, Thuvia, Princess of Ptarth, notices her abductors now bear the insignia of Helium instead of Dusar, sparking hope Carthoris of Helium means her no harm. Despite her inquiries, the abductors remain secretive about their intentions. Their journey ends at a deserted city on Mars, a relic from a bygone era, now a haunt for the green nomadic tribes. These desolate places were familiar to Thuvia from her previous adventures, yet fear grips her as she is left alone in the plaza, reflecting on the… -
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CHAPTER III THUVIA
In Chapter III of "Thuvia, Maid of Mars," the twin cities of Helium are in turmoil over the abduction of Thuvia of Ptarth, with the Prince of Helium, Carthoris, under suspicion. John Carter, Warlord of Mars, convenes a council including Tardos Mors, Jeddak of Helium, and others, emphasizing the importance of peaceful relations with Ptarth and dispatching Carthoris to clear the air and assist Thuvia's father. Despite the preparations for a swift journey, treachery unfolds. A guard at Carthoris' flier,… -
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CHAPTER II THUVIA
As Thuvia, Maid of Mars, unwinds in her palace's gardens, an ostensibly ordinary servant flees the Ptarthian royal court, concealing a secret identity. This individual, intriguingly absconding with a sandal, navigates through the luxurious and intricate streets of Mars, revealing the deeply ingrained custom that entry within palace walls implicitly vouches for one's loyalty. This societal backdrop forms a cunning camouflage for the servant's true intentions. The narrative then shifts focus to a… -
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CHAPTER I THUVIA
Upon the lush gardens of Thuvan Dihn’s royal palace, Thuvia of Ptarth finds herself harassed by Astok, Prince of Dusar, who declares his unyielding love. Thuvia rebuffs Astok, citing the inappropriate nature of his advances and the breach of Barsoom's customs. Astok's forceful attempt to claim her is interrupted by a dozen of the palace guard at Thuvia's call, and simultaneously, Carthoris of Helium, the son of John Carter, intervenes with agility and strength, defending her honor. As the palace guard… - Previous 1 … 20 21
