Five Thousand Miles Underground; Or, the Mystery of the Centre of the Earth
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| Author | Rockwood, Roy |
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| Title | Five Thousand Miles Underground; Or, the Mystery of the Centre of the Earth |
| Note | Reading ease score: 82.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Note | Great Marvel Series: Volume 3 |
| Credits | Produced by Jim Weiler and Roger Frank |
| Summary | "Five Thousand Miles Underground; Or, the Mystery of the Centre of the Earth" by Roy Rockwood is an adventurous novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows Professor Amos Henderson and his young companions, Mark Sampson and Jack Darrow, as they embark on a daring expedition to explore a mysterious hole in an island, which is believed to lead to the center of the Earth. This journey promises excitement, technological marvels, and perils that challenge their bravery and ingenuity. The opening of the novel introduces us to the characters and the setup for their incredible adventure. Professor Henderson is busy with his new invention, the "Flying Mermaid", a unique craft capable of both air and water travel. The story quickly establishes a lighthearted interaction between Henderson and his assistant, Washington, a comically apprehensive character. As the professor prepares for their upcoming journey into the unknown, he gathers Mark and Jack, who are eager yet cautious about the professor's audacious plans. Through a mix of discussions and preparations, readers gain insights into the friendships and dynamics among the group, setting the stage for thrilling adventures filled with invention, exploration, and typically fantastical challenges as they confront the mysteries that lie beneath the Earth's surface. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PZ: Language and Literatures: Juvenile belles lettres |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 4994 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 26, 2014 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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