A Princess of Mars (John Carter) (Volume 1)
Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875-1950) was an American writer best known for creating Tarzan and John Carter.  He wrote science fiction, fantasy, adventure, westerns, and others.  His work influenced so many people, it would be impossible to name them all, but the list includes James Cameron, Ray Bradbury, Robert A. Heinlein, Michael Crichton, Carl Sagan, George Lucas, Jack Vance, and others.