From a scientific point of view, this story has not aged quite as well as other Verne stories, since most of his ideas about what the interior of the Earth contains have since been disproved, but it still manages to captivate audiences when ...
Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Follows Professor Lidenbrock, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans as they venture deep into a volcanic crater in Iceland on a journey that leads them to the center of the earth and to incredible and horrifying discoveries.
Summary of the Book When Alex hears his uncle proclaim that they are about to embark on a quest to find a crater, he is surprised. For one thing, it means leaving his betrothed to go on a mad quest.
This new translation by Frank Wynne is accompanied by an introduction on the science of Verne's work and its influences. This edition also includes notes, a chronology and suggested further reading.
High Interest Classics with Comprehension Activities Jules Verne Laura M. Machynski. A Dead End PREPARATION Key Words dazzle ( daz 1 ) to amaze ; bewilder “ My riches will dazzle you , ” the pirate said , as he opened his treasure chest ...
In this graphic retelling of the classic story, a team of explorers journey to Iceland, and descend into a volcanic crater that leads them to a fantastic world at the center of the Earth.
Despite Axel's misgivings, he and the obsessed Lidenbrock travel to Iceland and, with a guide named Hans, set out on a perilous expedition in the course of which the trio will encounter an extraordinary new world of extinct yet living ...
A sumptuously produced omnibus edition of Jules Verne's most popular novels offers insight into his pioneering vision long before depicted technologies had been invented and his enduring influence as a genre icon. 10,000 first printing.
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