Pirates of Venus
- First published
- 1932
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"Pirates of Venus" by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a science fantasy novel first serialized in 1932 and published in book form in 1934. The story follows hero Carson Napier on the planet Venus, known to its inhabitants as "Amtor." There he encounters the Thorists, revolutionary villains who have seized control of the nation of Vepaja through deception and violence. The novel blends planetary adventure with political satire, creating a tale that keeps readers absorbed through Burroughs's inventive storytelling and pure adventure.
- Science fiction
- Venus (Planet)
- Napier, Carson (Fictitious character)
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #70195. Pirates of Venus on Wikipedia.
