Journey to the Centre of the Earth (Deluxe Hardbound Edition)

By: Verne, Jules

Dive into a world of mystery and wonder with Jules Verne's Journey to the Centre of the Earth. Join Professor Lidenbrock, his nephew Axel, and their steadfast guide Hans as they venture deep beneath the Earth's surface, uncovering a hidden realm of ancient seas, volcanic tunnels and prehistoric creatures. This groundbreaking science fiction adventure weaves together thrilling exploration with scientific imagination, making it a timeless classic.

Discover the secrets buried deep within the earth

Vividly describes an underground world filled with prehistoric creatures, subterranean seas, and dramatic geological formations.Combines thrilling adventure with scientific speculation, showcasing Jules Verne's innovative vision and expertise in blending fact with fiction.Delivers a compelling narrative that explores themes of discovery, scientific inquiry and human resilience in the face of the unknown.Explores the thrill of discovery and the pursuit of knowledge, emphasizing human ingenuity and courage.Features Professor Lidenbrock, Axel, and Hans--three memorable protagonists whose courage and curiosity drive a captivating subterranean quest.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9362144611
• ISBN13: 9789362144614
• Release Date: October 2024
• Publisher: Fingerprint! Publishing
• Length: 248 Pages
• Weight: 0.72 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.8" x 8.7"

Customer Reviews

If you are thinking of Arlene Dahl, you will be shocked.

I grew up on the James Mason movie, "Journey to the Center of the Earth" (1959), so it was quite a shocker to read the book. You can imagine, to my dismay, the absence of quite a few characters, and the center of the story is Germany, not Scotland. Now, for avid readers, you couldn't care less about old movies, I can truthfully say that this is one of Jules Verne's best stories and is well told. What you will find more interesting and fun about this tale are the characters and their interaction. One of my favorite parts is when Harry, who did not want to go to the center of the earth with his uncle, Professor Hardwigg, turned to his affianced, Gretchen, and was planning on her to stop him. Her answer is shockingly disappointing to him. "While there is life, there is hope. I beg to assert, Henry, that as long as man's heartbeats, as long as man's flesh quivers, I do not allow that being gifted with thought and will allow himself to despair." Be prepared, as the bulk of the book is a geological journey back through time and forward again, painfully spelled out by Harry, who is the first-person narrator. You may also want to consider more than one copy of the story, as there are different translators, introductions, illustrations, and annotations.