When and where was Edgar Rice Burroughs born?
Edgar Rice Burroughs was born on the 1st of September 1875, in Chicago, Illinois. He was the fourth son of Major George Tyler Burroughs and his wife Mary Evaline Zieger Burroughs.
Questions about Edgar Rice Burroughs
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What jobs did Edgar Rice Burroughs hold before becoming a writer?
Before writing fiction, Edgar Rice Burroughs worked as a cowboy at his brother's ranch during the 1891 Chicago influenza epidemic and managed a bucket-line dredge for the Snake River gold mining operation. He later took a position with the Oregon Short Line Railroad in Salt Lake City before resigning in October 1904.
Which series did Edgar Rice Burroughs create featuring John Carter and Tarzan?
The Barsoom series began with A Princess of Mars in 1912 and introduced John Carter while Tarzan of the Apes followed quickly from October 1912. The Pellucidar series started with At the Earth's Core in 1914 and included Tanar of Pellucidar written in 1929.
How much money did Edgar Rice Burroughs earn from film royalties?
At death he was believed to have earned over US$2 million in royalties from 27 Tarzan pictures making him potentially the writer who made the most from films at that time. His daughter Joan married actor James Pierce and voiced Jane during the 1932, 1934 radio series alongside her husband.
What controversial views did Edgar Rice Burroughs support in his works?
Edgar Rice Burroughs strongly supported eugenics and scientific racism throughout both fiction and nonfiction works. His views held that English nobles formed a particular heritable elite among Anglo-Saxons and depicted ancient civilizations practicing eugenics for over 2,000 years resulting in freedom from all crime.