No Image Available

The Monster Men

 Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs  Categories: Adventure, Fantasy, Fiction, Literature, Science-Fiction  Published: 1921  Pages: 159  Language: English  Tags: Classic Literature | Exploration | Horror
 Download Book  Read Online
 Description:
Books / Science-Fiction / The Monster Men

Book Description:

The Monster Men is a thrilling science fiction and adventure novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the legendary author behind Tarzan and John Carter of Mars. First published in 1913, the book belongs to the tradition of early pulp science fiction and lost world adventure, combining mad science, jungle danger, and a gripping romantic rescue story into a fast-paced, wildly imaginative tale.

The story follows Professor Maxon, a brilliant but obsessive scientist who retreats to a remote island in the East Indies to conduct forbidden experiments in creating artificial human life. When his beautiful daughter Virginia becomes endangered by both his creations and a band of ruthless pirates, it falls to the courageous and enigmatic Number Thirteen — the most human of the artificial men — to fight his way through impossible odds to save her.

Burroughs infuses the novel with his trademark energy: relentless action, exotic settings, and a romantic hero whose identity and humanity are at the very center of the story's emotional core. The book raises surprisingly modern questions about what makes us human, the ethics of creation, and the nature of identity, all wrapped in breathless adventure storytelling.

The Monster Men is a hidden gem among Burroughs' works — lesser known than Tarzan but equally entertaining and rich with imagination. It is the perfect read for fans of classic science fiction, early adventure pulp, and stories where heroism, love, and the unknown collide in spectacular fashion.

Read More
Banner AD01

READ ONLINE

Rating 0 / 5. Vote count: 0

0
(0)

Rate it

Download Book

DISCLAIMER : This book is published for the public benefit under a Creative Commons license, or with the permission of the author or publisher. All information, material available on this website or the links handed on the point are for educational and instructional purposes only.

Preparing your download…

Editor's Choice

Popular Books in - Adventure

Scroll to Top