A Princess of Mars

In Edgar Rice Burroughs' "A Princess of Mars," Civil War veteran John Carter escapes Apache warriors by hiding in a sacred cave, only to find himself mysteriously transported to Mars. There, he discovers enhanced abilities from the planet's low gravity and becomes entwined in the struggle between the Green Martians and the Red Martians, all while encountering the stunning Dejah Thoris. This captivating tale is the first book in the Barsoom series.