Jules Verne

Broschiertes Buch

Journey to the Center of the Earth (Qualitas Classics)

Beschreibung

Journey to the Center of the Earth is a classic 1864 science fiction novel by Jules Verne. The story involves a German professor (Professor Von Hardwigg) who believes there are volcanic tubes going toward the center of the Earth. He, his nephew (Harry), and their Icelandic guide Hans encounter numerous adventures, including prehistoric animals and natural hazards, eventually coming to the surface again in southern Italy. Verne is able to not only entertain but also educate his readers. By placing the different extinct creatures the characters meet in their correct geological era, he is able to show how the world looked a long time ago, stretching from the ice age to the dinosaurs. A classic science fiction adventure story, this publication of Journey to the Center of the Earth part of the Qualitas Classics Fireside Series, where pure, ageless classics are presented in clean, easy to read reprints. For a complete list of titles, see: http://www.libraryoftheclassics.com

Autor

Jules Verne, born in 1828 in Nantes, France, was a pioneering figure in science fiction, renowned for blending adventure with scientific speculation. From a young age, Verne was fascinated by travel and exploration, interests that greatly influenced his writing. Though he initially studied law in Paris, his passion for storytelling soon led him to a prolific literary career.Verne's novels, such as Journey to the Center of the Earth and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas, captivated readers by imagining futuristic technologies and distant worlds. His collaboration with publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel helped craft his unique style, making his works accessible to a wide audience. Through his vivid, scientifically inspired adventures, Verne shaped the genre of science fiction as we know it today.Throughout his life, Verne wrote extensively, creating over fifty novels that continued to inspire exploration and curiosity. Even after his death in 1905, his legacy endured as new generations discovered the wonders of his imagination. Verne's works remain celebrated worldwide, solidifying his place as one of the greatest visionaries in literature.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Qualitas Classics
• Seitenzahl: 290
• Erscheinungstermin: 15. April 2012
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 474g
• ISBN-13: 9781897093702
• ISBN-10: 1897093705
• Artikelnr.: 32786326