“The Treasure of Ptakuth”
1940-04-00
short story
By Leigh Brackett

Synopsis

An Earthman and a Martian are exploring the desert for a lost city which contains treasure.

History

First publication: Astounding, April 1940

Review

Space opera story with an Indiana Jones feel. This seems to show influence from H. Rider Haggard and A. Merrit and sets teh stage for the style that Brackett will make her strong point.


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We have the story in these editions:

Martian Quest, hardcover, Haffner Press, 2002-12-00