South to Propontis

A science fiction novel written during the early 1940s. The story unfolds on Mars and follows the journey of a young Earth-man, Don Moffat, who longs to escape his harsh life in the Martian desert and dream of reaching Propontis, the planet's capital. The narrative explores themes of survival, betrayal, and the clash of cultures as Don confronts both human and Martian adversaries in