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The Lost Continent

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A naval lieutenant raised in an isolationist Western Hemisphere recounts his voyage beyond the long-enforced maritime limits into an Eastern Hemisphere that has fragmented and regressed two centuries after transoceanic contact ceased. He moves through ruined cities, contested regions, and wild countryside, becoming entangled in local power struggles, rescue missions, and hazardous travels among strange peoples and customs. The narrative combines episodic adventure and speculative geopolitics while reflecting on the collapse and tentative recovery of social order, portraying both violence and the first efforts to alleviate suffering and reestablish links between separated worlds.

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Edgar Rice Burroughs

Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American author best known for his influential works in the science fiction and adventure genres. He gained fame with his iconic creation, Tarzan, first introduced in the novel "Tarzan of the Apes," which has become a staple of popular culture. Burroughs also created the Barsoom series, starting with "A Princess of Mars," which explores themes of heroism and alien worlds. His imaginative storytelling and pioneering contributions to the genre have left a lasting legacy, inspiring countless adaptations and authors. Burroughs' works often blend adventure with elements of fantasy, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century literature.

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