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A Journey to the Centre of the Earth

by Jules Verne

First published
1864
Reading level
Plain English
Price
Free

About the book

"A Journey to the Centre of the Earth" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel first published in 1864. Professor Otto Lidenbrock, an eccentric German scientist, discovers a cryptic message suggesting a path to Earth's center through an Icelandic volcano. He embarks on an extraordinary expedition with his nephew Axel and guide Hans, descending into the depths below. The trio encounters underground oceans, prehistoric creatures, and countless perils as they journey through a hidden world beneath our feet, ultimately facing an explosive return to the surface.

  • Science fiction
  • Adventure stories
  • Earth (Planet)
  • Voyages, Imaginary

Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #18857. A Journey to the Centre of the Earth on Wikipedia.

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