207 Results with the "Science Fiction" genre
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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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VIII ‑At the earths core
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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VII ‑At the earths core
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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VI ‑At the earths core
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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V ‑At the earths core
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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