Jules Verne

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The Underground City; Or, The Black Indies

Beschreibung

The Underground City is a novel with mystery and adventurous elements, set in a huge fantastic coal mine in Scotland. The story begins with James Starr, a mining engineer, receiving a letter from Mr. Ford, the retired overman of the now-depleted Aberfoyle mine. In the letter, Mr. Ford makes reference to new discoveries that have been made underground and invites Starr to visit. Starr receives a second letter at the same time asking him not to go. Unfazed, Starr joins Ford's son at the station, and both of them travel to the former mineshaft where Starr meets Mr. Ford, who actually resides in the mine in a cottage with his wife and kid, after cheerfully descending the 1,500-foot ladder. Now, the story is set in a coal mine that has been restored and is now prosperous. Later on, the story can amaze you with the pioneering of an underground city with electric lighting, a railway, and a central lake which is an interesting part to read How can people live and thrive 1500 feet below the surface of the earth?

Autor

Jules Verne, born in 1828 in Nantes, France, displayed a passion for literature and science from a young age. Initially expected to follow his father into law, Verne instead pursued writing and found success through his extraordinary adventure novels, often blending scientific knowledge with imaginative exploration. His works, such as Journey to the Center of the Earth and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, earned him recognition as a pioneer of science fiction.Verne's collaboration with publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel significantly shaped his career. Together, they created the Voyages Extraordinaires, a series of meticulously researched adventure novels that captivated readers with their futuristic technology and exotic locales. Verne's writing often reflected the rapid technological advancements of the 19th century, exploring themes of discovery, innovation, and the human relationship with nature and progress.Throughout his life, Verne remained deeply engaged with scientific developments, using his novels to speculate on the possibilities of the future. He passed away in 1905, leaving a legacy as one of the most translated authors in history, with his works continuing to inspire science fiction and adventure enthusiasts around the world.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books LLP
• Seitenzahl: 122
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Januar 2023
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 7mm
• Gewicht: 154g
• ISBN-13: 9789357482950
• ISBN-10: 9357482954
• Artikelnr.: 67563337