Edgar Rice Burroughs

Edgar Rice Burroughs (1875–1950) was an American author, best known for his creation of the jungle hero Tarzan and the heroic Mars adventurer John Carter, although he produced works in many genres.

Edgar Rice Burroughs in Days of Infamy
Edgar Rice Burroughs was living in Hawaii during the Japanese invasion.

Burroughs was referenced in passing between Jim Peterson and a major, who the latter was a Burroughs fan, while defending the Waianae Range. Peterson mentioned Tarzan of the Apes when describing the difficult terrain of the Waianae Range as being impassable even for the eponymous character. The major, upon hearing Peterson's comment, went into a lengthy and unavoidable speech about Tarzan before going on to John Carter of Mars, Carson of Venus, and then Burroughs himself. When learning the author was presently residing in Hawaii, Peterson wondered if Burroughs' stay was a way to get away from his eager fans.