ABSTRACT
Born: September 1, 1875; Chicago, Illinois Died: March 19, 1950; Encino, California Area of Achievement: Literature Contribution: Burroughs was one of the most pop-
ular authors of the twentieth century. His romantic adventures set in such places as Africa, the center of the earth, and Mars helped shape modern science fiction, and his heroes John Carter of Mars and Tarzan of the Apes have become enduring cultural icons.
