121 Results with the "Adventure Fiction" genre
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2 THE HEAVY CHEST
In the chapter "The Heavy Chest" from "The Monster Men," the aftermath of a pirate encounter near the shores of an isolated island is narrated, focusing on its occupants, Virginia, her father Professor Maxon, Assistant Von Horn, and Sing, their loyal servant. The group speculates on the surprising retreat of the pirates despite their apparent advantage, with Virginia convinced her shooting scared them away, while Sing, the wise old Chinaman, suspects deeper motives, attributing their retreat to undisclosed…-
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1 THE RIFT
Dyak and Malay fel like tenpins before the murderous fire that was poured upon them from the invisible death-dealing mechanism hidden amidships. Those who were not killed dropped their weapons and fled precipitously for their prahu. Sing Lee, jabbering excitedly, had come to Virginia's side, and was loading the belt with ammunition from the magazine. The balance of the fight was short-lived, for scarcely had the enemy turned to flee than Sing's forecast proved correct. The loud report of the gun had…-
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The Monster Men
The Monster Men by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a thrilling science fiction tale of Dr. Arthur Maxon, who attempts to create artificial life on a remote island, resulting in a series of monstrous beings, one of whom challenges the definition of humanity as he falls in love with Maxon’s daughter amidst danger and adventure.-
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XV -At the earths core
In Chapter XV of "At the Earth's Core," entitled "Back to Earth," the narrator David Innes and Dian emerge onto a vast plain, devoid of familiar directional markers, after journeying through the subterranean world of Pellucidar. Their discoveries include encountering massive quadrupeds called lidis, ridden by people from a distant land, and forming alliances with various tribal leaders to combat common enemies—the Sagoths and their Mahar masters. The chapter describes the strategic formation of an…-
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XIV -At the earths core
The fourteenth chapter of "At the Earth’s Core" titled "The Garden of Eden" narrates the protagonist's continuous journey in the underground world of Pellucidar. Lost and hungry, he discovers a small cave for shelter and manages to hunt for food. Significantly, he encounters Dian the Beautiful, and together, they face a formidable prehistoric creature, a thipdar, solidifying their bond as they fend off the threat. The chapter delves deeply into the dynamics of their relationship, marked by…-
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XIII -At the earths core
The chapter "The Sly One" from "At the Earth's Core" unfolds with a dramatic escape through a narrow canyon, led by the protagonist and his companions from their Sagoth pursuers. Amidst their desperate flight to reach the cliffs of Sari and hopefully the aid of the Sarian warriors, they suddenly realize the betrayal by Hooja, who had promised aid but instead had left them to fend for themselves, seeking revenge on the protagonist for past grievances. As the Sagoths close in, a strategic decision by the…-
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XII -At the earths core
In Chapter XII of "At the Earth's Core," titled "Pursuit," the narrative delves into the intricate escape plan devised by the protagonist and his companions from the clutches of the Mahars and Sagoths in the underground world of Pellucidar. After successfully masquerading in the skins of the Mahars to evade detection, the group, consisting of the narrator, Perry, Ghak, and Hooja the Sly, proceeds with caution through the bustling corridors and out into the main avenue of Phutra, where their disguise faces…-
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XI -At the earths core
In Chapter XI of "At the Earth's Core," the protagonist faces interrogation by the Mahars—intelligent dinosaur-like creatures ruling the inner world of Pellucidar. Disbelieving his account of the outer world, they condemn him to the experimental pits for vivisection, dismissing his story as an insult to their intelligence. Chained among other human victims, he witnesses a horrifying scene of vivisection, which fuels his desperation to escape. Utilizing a small surgical tool dropped by one of the Mahars,…-
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X -At the earths core
In chapter X of *At the Earth's Core*, the protagonist and his friend Ja encounter each other again. The hero, having barely survived his adventures in the hidden world of Pellucidar, is surprised and relieved to find Ja on the surface and quickly updates him on his recent trials. He narrates his escape into the wild mainland, surviving dangers from both wildlife and native tribes, thankful for Ja's timely rescue. In turn, Ja expresses his astonishment at the hero's unexpected presence and details how he…-
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IX -At the earths core
After an exhausting trek through the jungle in search of the beach, the narrator stumbles upon a hidden canoe which he promptly uses to venture towards the mainland, intent on surrendering to the mysterious Phutra to reunite with his companions, Perry and Ghak. He reflects on the foolishness of his solitary escape attempt and acknowledges the slim chances of their collective plan succeeding. However, the possibility of rejoining Perry compels him onwards, despite the hardships and the seemingly…-
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