Edgar Rice Burroughs

He was born in Chicago to wealthy parents- went to private schools
He graduated from Michigan Military Academy in 1895
He served in the 7th Calvary for a year ( 1896-1897)
He worked numerous odd jobs for the next fifteen years, such as:
- A railroad policeman
- The owner of a stationary store
- A miner in Idaho
- A manager for Sears Roebuck
In 1900 he married Emma Centennia Hubert, with whom he had two...