The Lost World
(Author) Sir Arthur Conan DoyleOriginally published serially in 1912, "The Lost World" is Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic tale of discovery and adventure. The story begins with the narrator, the curious and intrepid reporter Edward Malone, meeting Professor Challenger, a strange and brilliant paleontologist who insists that he has found dinosaurs still alive deep in the Amazon. Malone agrees to accompany Challenger, as well as Challenger's unconvinced colleague Professor Summerlee, and the adventurer Lord John Roxton, into the wilds of South America and the Amazon in search of Challenger's fantastical beasts. There, cut off from the rest of civilization and high atop an isolated plateau, the explorers find themselves in an amazing land of extinct dinosaurs, a native tribe, and a group of ape-like creatures. The party is drawn into a violent battle when they are taken captive by the ape men and must use their cunning and resourcefulness to escape and save the lives of their party and the other captured native tribesmen. Immensely popular and influential, "The Lost World" is a classic tale of science-fiction adventure that continues to inspire and captivate to this day. This edition is printed on premium acid-free paper.
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer and physician, best known for creating the iconic detective character Sherlock Holmes. His most notable works include the Sherlock Holmes series, featuring novels such as "A Study in Scarlet" and "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Doyle's writing style is characterized by intricate plots, meticulous attention to detail, and clever deductions that have influenced the detective genre for generations to come. His contributions to literature include popularizing the detective story and creating one of the most enduring and beloved fictional characters in history. "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" remains his most famous work, showcasing his talent for crafting compelling mysteries and memorable characters. Doyle's impact on literature is immeasurable, as his works continue to inspire countless adaptations, tributes, and homages in various forms of media.
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