The Chessmen of Mars 🔥 By Edgar Rice Burroughs. FULL Audiobook

Описание: The Chessmen of Mars. By Edgar Rice Burroughs. Full Audiobook
In the fifth installment of Edgar Rice Burroughs' Barsoom series, "The Chessmen of Mars," we are once again transported to the perilous yet captivating Red Planet, where heroic deeds and grand adventures await. This time, the focus shifts from the iconic John Carter to his spirited daughter, Tara of Helium, who embarks on a daring mission to rescue her beloved, Gahan of Gathol, from the clutches of the ruthless Kaldanes of Bantoom.

Tara, a princess of the noble House of Helium, finds herself in a perilous predicament when the Kaldanes, a race of hyper-intelligent beings with elongated heads and spider-like legs, kidnap Gahan, prince of Gathol, and spirit him away to their hidden city of Bantoom. Determined to save her true love, Tara disguises herself as a slave and infiltrates the Kaldane stronghold, a labyrinthine metropolis teeming with strange and dangerous creatures.

In Bantoom, Tara encounters the Kaldanes' peculiar physiology – their bodies are controlled by headless bodies called Rykors, which they guide remotely using mental powers. This unique arrangement reflects the Kaldanes' desire to transcend the limitations of physical existence and achieve pure intellect.

Unraveling the mysteries of Bantoom, Tara discovers that the Kaldanes are obsessed with the ancient game of jetan, a deadly form of Martian chess played on a giant board. The game holds a mystical significance for the Kaldanes, who believe that mastering jetan unlocks the secrets of the universe.

Driven by her love for Gahan and her unwavering determination to free him, Tara immerses herself in the intricacies of jetan, mastering the complex strategies and maneuvers that govern the game. She recognizes the game's symbolic connection to the Kaldanes' philosophical pursuit of mental transcendence, and through her mastery of jetan, she seeks to understand their inner workings and exploit any weaknesses they may possess.

As Tara delves deeper into the Kaldanes' world, she encounters a surprising group of allies – a band of renegade Rykors who have broken free from the Kaldanes' control and seek to overthrow their oppressive masters. Tara forms an unlikely bond with these Rykors, recognizing their capacity for courage and selflessness.

Together with the renegade Rykors and her own cunning wit, Tara sets a daring plan in motion to rescue Gahan and expose the Kaldanes' dark secrets. She challenges them to a jetan match of epic proportions, where the fate of Gahan, the fate of the enslaved Rykors, and the future of Bantoom itself hangs in the balance.

In a climactic confrontation, Tara's mastery of jetan and her unwavering conviction triumph over the Kaldanes' intellectual prowess. She liberates Gahan, frees the enslaved Rykors, and exposes the Kaldanes' ruthless exploitation of both their own kind and the Rykors. With Bantoom thrown into chaos, the Kaldanes are forced to retreat, their reign of terror brought to an end.

Tara's heroic exploits not only secure the safety of her beloved Gahan but also pave the way for a new era of freedom and self-determination for the oppressed inhabitants of Bantoom. She demonstrates the power of courage, compassion, and strategic thinking to overcome even the most formidable challenges, leaving an indelible mark on the destiny of Barsoom.
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Edgar Rice Burroughs Audiobook

00:00:00 Prelude. John Carter Comes To Earth
00:05:44 Chapter 1. Tara In A Tantrum
00:27:25 Chapter 2. At The Gale's Mercy
00:49:24 Chapter 3. The Headless Humans
01:14:21 Chapter 4. Captured
01:40:03 Chapter 5. The Perfect Brain
02:01:25 Chapter 6. In The Toils Of Horror
02:28:07 Chapter 7. A Repellent Sight
02:51:54 Chapter 8. Close Work
03:12:37 Chapter 9. Adrift Over Strange Regions
03:35:54 Chapter 10. Entrapped
03:56:13 Chapter 11. the Choice Of Tara
04:18:51 Chapter 12. Ghek Plays Pranks
04:38:45 Chapter 13. A Desperate Deed
05:01:05 Chapter 14. At Ghek's Command
05:23:56 Chapter 15. The Old Man Of The Pits
05:46:38 Chapter 16. Another Change Of Name
06:09:19 Chapter 17. A Play To The Death
06:30:59 Chapter 18. A Task For Loyalty
06:55:28 Chapter 19. The Menace Of The Dead
07:14:21 Chapter 20. The Charge Of Cowardice
07:37:18 Chapter 21. A Risk For Love
07:57:04 Chapter 22. At The Moment Of Marriage
08:23:00 Jetan, Or Martian Chess