02878cam a2200277 4500 2743453343 TxAuBib 20260305120000.0 ||||||s2026||||||||||||||||||||||||und|u 9780466287825 0466287828 48518b65-9f64-4986-a5dc-cbd07e28776a OverDrive (Reserve ID) 13099214 OverDrive (Product ID) TxAuBib Verne, Jules, 1828-1905. A Journey to the Centre of the Earth [Libby Audiobook] : An epic Science Fiction masterpiece of subterranean survival and prehistoric discovery. Follow Jules Verne's intrepid explorers into the terrifying unknown of the Earth's core. Michael Craig, 2026. Format: OverDrive OverDrive Listen, Filesize: 261MB. HTML:<b>What if the greatest discovery in human history lay thousands of miles beneath your feet?</b> <p>When young Axel decodes a centuries-old runic manuscript, he inadvertently triggers a chain of events that will lead him from the quiet streets of Hamburg to the very heart of the planet. Under the command of his eccentric and relentless uncle, Professor Hardwigg, Axel is forced to abandon his life of comfort for the volcanic peaks of Iceland. Their goal: to find the hidden passage to the Earth's core described by the mysterious alchemist Arne Saknussemm.</p> <p>Accompanied by Hans, a stoic and unflappable guide, the trio descends into the crater of an extinct volcano, entering a realm where prehistoric monsters still roam and vast subterranean oceans churn in the darkness. Every step deeper is a gamble with death, and every discovery threatens to rewrite the laws of science as they know it.</p><i>Why you will love this:</i><br /> This definitive <b>Science Fiction</b> classic defines the 'Hollow Earth' sub-genre, blending <b>hard science fiction</b> elements with <b>pulp adventure</b> and <b>geological wonder</b>. Listeners who crave <b>steampunk vibes</b>, <b>epic exploration</b>, and <b>survival thrillers</b> will be gripped by Verne's visionary world-building and Michael Craig's immersive narration. Experience the <b>archetypal adventure story</b> that inspired generations of explorers. <p>Jules Verne, often called the 'Father of Science Fiction,' remains one of the most translated and influential authors in history. His ability to blend rigorous scientific theory with boundless imagination created a new literary landscape that continues to captivate the modern world.</p>. Classic Literature. Science Fiction. Fiction. Media Type: Audiobook. Importer Version: 2014-01-08.01 Import Date: 2026-05-05 20:00:03. Craig, Michael. https://samples.overdrive.com/?crid=48518b65-9f64-4986-a5dc-cbd07e28776a&.epub-sample.overdrive.com Excerpt (OverDrive Listen)