Journey to the Center of the Earth (Translated by Frederic Amadeus Malleson)

The adventure begins when Professor Otto Liedenbrock deciphers a coded message from an ancient manuscript, revealing a potential passage to the Earth's center. Joined by his hesitant nephew Alex and their Icelandic guide Hans, they embark on an expedition to Iceland, descending through a volcanic crater. Their perilous journey leads them through a subterranean river and into a vast ocean, uncovering a prehistoric world filled with extraordinary plants and creatures. This timeless tale of exploration and discovery continues to enchant readers with its imaginative depth.