About the Book: Journey to the Centre of the Earth
Published in 1864, Journey to the Centre of the Earth is an early and
influential work of science-fiction that has its protagonists venturing into an
incredible new world at the heart of our planet. The novel tells the story of
the eccentric Professor Otto Lidenbrock and his reluctant nephew Axel, who
discover a way to descend into an Icelandic volcano. What follows is an
adventure that leads to encounters with giant insects and dinosaurs, oversized
mushrooms and proto-humans. This timeless classic continues to captivate readers
the world over, and has been adapted extensively for fi lm,