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A Journey to the Centre of the Earth Kindle Edition

by Jules Verne (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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  4. Publisher
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  5. Publication date
    October 4, 2009
  6. File size
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The reason Verne is still read by millions today is simply that he was one of the best storytellers who ever lived." Arthur C. Clarke --aaaa

"Verne has left us an extraordinary book. . . . 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. That's magic. And that's Verne's gift." Michael Crichton --aaa

From the Publisher

In mid-nineteenth century Europe, science fact and science fiction occupied twin thrones of the human imagination in a brave new world on the frontiers of discovery. The particular gift of Jules Verne, author of Around The World in 80 Days and 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea as well as Journey to the Center of the Earth, was to ground his fiction in carefully researched science, to endow fantastic adventure with compelling realism.

Often called the father of science fiction, Verne forecast with eerie accuracy many scientific achievements of the twentieth century. Exploration of outer space, submarines, helpicopters, air conditioning, guided missiles and motion pictures all appear in his novels.

A multitalented actor, Shadoe Stevens reads this great journey. He starred in the highly rated comedy series, Dave's World on CBS. In addition to creating, writing and starring in commercials, he also hosted the world's biggest radio show, "American Top 40."

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B002RKRMSY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Public Domain Books (October 4, 2009)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 4, 2009
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 327 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 148 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 4,054 ratings

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Diana S. Long
5.0 out of 5 stars ... technology we are acquainted with today I had in good conscience given the read its due in stars
Reviewed in the United States on June 26, 2016
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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 hesitant and somewhat of a whiny wimpy sort of fellow and the hired hand so to speak, Hans who acts according to the wishes of the uncle and although he doesn't have much to say is most important to the story. The narrator is Harry, the nephew and it's through him we are given the details of the story. I have seen the visual production circa 1959 based on this work and between the book and movie, I would have to say the movie wins hands down and thank goodness for the screenwriter. I would recommend this read to those who enjoy this genre and hope that they would keep in mind the audience it was written to entertain in 1864 and be a bit flexible in their expectations.
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Ben Young
4.0 out of 5 stars A Fantastic Journey
Reviewed in the United States on February 12, 2011
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It's an oldie but a goodie. That's what I like to say about books that are written so long ago and yet they still remain relevant and entertaining. A Journey to the Centre of the Earth is no exception. While the original publication goes back to 1864, it is a fun romp nonetheless. It should be noted that, over the years, different translations of the book have been made. This version from Amazon comes at the low, low cost of free. One notable difference between this translation and the original is that the name of one of the main characters is changed. But these things are trivial, as the story of a professor, his nephew, and a loyal guide is entertaining the whole way through.

The Good: There were a few things I really liked about this book. First, the adventure. The excursion into the unknown was fascinating. Nevermind that what happens in the book could never actually be real; when you are reading the story you imagine that it is. You feel the danger and suspense as the three explorers go deeper into the earth and discover many fascinating things. Also, I found it interesting that the story is written as if it is an actual, educational account. Throughout the entirety of the book, the narrative explains the meaning of certain scientific terms and past discoveries that are relatable to what the explorers see and experience. It certainly is a fun journey to follow them as they make their way to the center of the earth!

The Bad: One problem with a book that is so old is the terminology and phrasing. There are many words and phrases used that we just don't use today. At times, I had some trouble understanding exactly what was being described or talked about. For instance, on more than one occasion it mentions how the explorers stopped to have "repast". This isn't a term most would use today, and it simply means they stopped to eat or have a meal. Also, the pacing in the beginning is a little slow, and the real fun of the adventure does not begin until about a third of the way through the book.

The Ugly: This one is not really a fault of the book, after all, I have to take the time period it was written in into account. This book has seen a few adaptations in the film industry. The result is that I was expecting some of the things I have seen in the movies. Despite all the wonderful things seen on their journey, all of what they see is plausible for the time period written. Instead of finding areas with lack of gravity or floating rocks, the explorers happen upon a world stuck in the far past, thousands of years before their journey. All of it, in a sense, was real at one point. Many of the movies today depict things that have never happened in the earth's history, and fantastical things that it will probably never see either. If you are expecting an account following what has been shown in film, you may be disappointed.

Overall, I really liked A Journey to the Centre of the Earth. It was fun to see into the past in more way than one and appreciate the perspective of a science fiction writer from a century and a half ago. I highly recommend you read this, if you haven't already. This is classic science fiction. Like I said at the beginning, it's an oldie but a goodie.
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susan100
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow:)
Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2013
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Andrew Desmond
3.0 out of 5 stars A Classic but not a Great Book.
Reviewed in the United States on November 19, 2012
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Somehow, in my youth, I missed reading "Journey to the Centre of the Earth". Now, as someone well into middle age, I thought it timely to catch up with a classic.

Jules Verne has written a book which, in my mind, is almost of the "boys' own" genre. The story is very far fetched. Indeed, too far fetched. An old manuscript is located which, when deciphered tells of a portal to the centre of the world. An extinct volcano in Iceland leads three explorers, Professor Hartwigg, his nephew, Harry, and their local Icelandic guide, the phlegmatic Hans, to a subterranean world. Together they traverse a vast network of ancient tunnels before coming upon an underground sea complete with pre-historic creatures from the time of the dinosaurs. I should also add that for the entire journey, they have access to electric lanterns and then, when on the sea, there is a strange artificial light by which they can see. Eventually, they are thrust to the surface upon a raft they construct. Their point of re-entry is the island of Stromboli in Italy.

I suspect that many might think that I am being too critical. Just remember that it is a work of fiction and go with the flow so to speak. This is a valid point. However, at many tmes during the novel, I was brought to compare this book with the works of the great British novelist, H.G. Wells. They were both approximately contemporaneous. Yet, Wells was by far the better story teller. He wrote of invasions from outer space and time travel. In other words, they were both writing of science fiction in many of their works. Wells's work is by far the superior.

So, in summary, I recommend that people read "Journey to the Centre of the Earth". It is an interesting tale that moves at a good clip. However, do not expect a great work of literature.
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Stacey goulas
5.0 out of 5 stars A classic
Reviewed in Australia on January 29, 2021
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Great read, an old favourite
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