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    • VIII -At the earths core Cover
      by LovelyMay In Chapter VIII of "At the Earth's Core," the protagonist finds himself in a precarious situation when, after a deadly confrontation with a reptile, he ends up in the company of a native, Ja. Despite initial tensions, they communicate through a makeshift language, leading to an exchange of stories and information. Ja, a Mezop from the islands, shares insights into his people—their lifestyle, their interactions with the Mahars (the dominant, reptilian species), and their unique system of truce and trade…
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      by LovelyMay In "Freedom," the seventh chapter of "At the Earth's Core," the protagonist finds himself temporarily free from immediate danger after evading a large animal and the disorganized guards. This newfound hope leads him through a dark corridor and up a flight of steps to the surface, just outside the city of Phutra, in the land called Pellucidar. The continuous daylight and the verdant, untamed landscape of Pellucidar offer both a marvel to behold and a tactical advantage for escape. Despite the potential for…
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      by LovelyMay At the Earth's Core, Chapter VI, "The Beginning of Horror," dives into the heart-racing attempt of escape within the timeless and nightless world of Pellucidar. The narrator and his companions, aiming to evade their captors, the Mahars, find themselves instead caught amidst a hurried exodus of slaves escorted by the guard Sagoths. The rumor among the captives suggests a grim fate awaiting two recaptured escapees, leading the narrator to fear for the safety of Dian, a fellow escapee. Forced to march to…
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      by LovelyMay In Chapter V of "At the Earth's Core," titled "Slaves," the protagonist and Perry encounter the dominant species of Pellucidar, the Mahars, for the first time. These creatures are described as large, reptilian beings with a terrifying appearance, including long narrow heads, sharp fangs, and membranous wings. Perry identifies them as a type of prehistoric creature, highlighting their enormous size compared to the fossils found on the surface world. The two are taken to a large public building in Phutra,…
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      by LovelyMay In Chapter IV of "At the Earth's Core," titled "Dian the Beautiful," the narrative unfolds as the narrator and his companions endure a grueling march under the custody of their captors. Revitalized by a meal provided by the guards, the journey takes them through a stunning transformation of landscape from the flat plains to rugged mountains adorned with virgin granite. Along the way, the narrator, a prisoner chained in a line, finds solace and curiosity in a forced companionship with Dian the Beautiful, a…
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      by LovelyMay In the third chapter of "At the Earth's Core," the narrator, captured by an unknown creature, is taken on a journey through a dense, dismal wood until they reach a village constructed high in the tree branches. This village, bustling with life and strange, ape-like inhabitants, quickly becomes a scene of intense curiosity, as the narrator is examined and poked, becoming the center of attention. Despite the initial rough handling, there seems to be no malice behind their actions, only a childlike curiosity…
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      by LovelyMay Upon regaining consciousness after their harrowing descent into the Earth's core, David Innes and his companion, Professor Perry, find themselves misplaced in an unknown, vivid world, far different from the icy exterior they anticipated. Initially fearing Perry's demise following their tumultuous landing, David is relieved to find him alive. Their exploration begins once they ascertain they are in a breathable atmosphere, contradicting their expectations of being beneath the Earth's surface. David’s…
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      by LovelyMay David Innes, recalling events leading to a perilous journey to the Earth's core, begins by revealing his inheritance of his father's mining business and his eventual partnership with Perry, an inventor passionate about paleontology and a groundbreaking project—a mechanical prospector designed to burrow through the earth. Intrigued and convinced of its potential, David funds the construction of this "iron mole," aiming to test its capabilities in a secretive trial that unfortunately ends with Perry…
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      by LovelyMay In the prologue of "At the Earth's Core," the narrator introduces his tale with a prelude of disbelief, recounting an interaction with a Fellow of the Royal Geological Society in London, where his experiences and story met profound skepticism. The narrator vividly describes the dismissal and incredulity he faced, which led to dashed hopes of recognition and honor within the scientific community. Despite the cold reception, the narrator insists on the truth of his account, underpinned by the sincerity and…
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      by LovelyMay At the Earth’s Core by Edgar Rice Burroughs is a science fiction adventure that follows the journey of an explorer, David Innes, and his companion, Abner Perry, who travel deep beneath the Earth’s surface to discover a prehistoric world filled with strange creatures, ancient civilizations, and thrilling dangers.
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