Edgar Rice Burroghs
Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was an American writer born in Chicago who failed at ranching, gold dredging and pencil-sharpener sales before selling a story at thirty-five. He created Tarzan and John Carter of Mars, founded his own publishing company, and had a California town named after his character. His works include Tarzan of the Apes, A Princess of Mars, and A Fighting Man of Mars.

