A Journey to the Centre of the Earth (Classics Illustrated)
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| Rating | : | 4.93 (823 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1906814155 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 48 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-12-31 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Also includes theme discussions and study questions.. Verne's science fiction of the scientists who travel deep into the earth's volcanic tunnels and what they find there! Classics Illustrated tells this wonderful tale in colorful comic strip form, providing an excellent introduction for younger readers
This hypothesis was both popular and subscribed to, even by reputable scientists, in the 19th century. Verne has left us an extraordinary book, which has withstood the test of time better than some of the science described within it. "Verne's imagination has given us some of the greatest adventure stories of all time.""-- Daily Mail""Journey to the Centre of the Earth is one of the most famous novels ever written. It has brought delight to generations of readers, and will for many more. There is nothing so rare as the chance to take an impossible journey, and to believe it so powerfully that we wonder if we will make it out alive. Verne's tale remains the best of its (scientifically) preposterous kind." "--"John Sutherland, "Guardian" . And that's Verne's gift." "--"Michael Crichton, "Daily Telegraph""Fantasised a parallel world to ours under the earth's crust. That's magic
PENGUIN/PUFFIN EDITION: A particularly good, modern translation [NOTE: Although written for the Penguin/Puffin edition, this review may be attached to other editions as well. If so, much of its information is still pertinent.]This Penguin/Puffin Classics translation (by Robert Baldick) of Verne's wonderful book is absolutely terrific. It is accurate and fun to read. (Sample it to see for yourself.) Of course, readers must make allowances for the book's old-fashioned content and style, and inevitably some (unable to do so) may feel it is too descriptive or that the plot advances too slowly. Hopefully others will find it quaint but exciting, its. Journey to the Centre of the Earth Steven Davis A Journey to the Centre of the Earth is one of Jules Verne's earliest and most celebrated novels. It tells the story of a manic German professor, Otto Liedenbrock, and his reluctant nephew Axel who, together with a phlegmatic Icelander named Hans, attempt to follow the trail of a 16th century explorer who discovered a way to the center of the globe.Most scientists believed then, as now, that the core of the Earth was molten. Axel believes this, but his uncle does not, leading to much debate as their journey begins. Along the way there is much said about geology, volcanic processes. Diana S. Long said technology we are acquainted with today I had in good conscience given the read its due in stars. Being that this science fiction work was written over 150 years ago and during a time when there was not the advanced technology we are acquainted with today I had in good conscience given the read its due in stars. I imagine it captured the imagination of the reader of the time and it would have been very entertaining. The author creates a plot which takes the reader down into the bowels of the earth and captures the adventure with all it's enthusiasm as well as the despair. Only three main characters were created, the staunch uncle who cannot be dissuaded in this venture, the he