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The Underground City

The Underground City

Verne, Jules

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ISBN10: 1162711191
ISBN13: 9781162711195
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 128
Weight: 0.51
Height: 0.27 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
The Underground City is a novel by Jules Verne that tells the story of two miners, James Starr and Simon Ford, who discover a hidden underground city while exploring the depths of the Scottish coal mines. The city, which is called New Aberfoyle, was once home to a community of miners who had to flee when the mine was flooded. The two men are amazed by the technological advancements and the fact that the city is still inhabited by a small group of people who have been living there for generations.As they explore the city, they discover a sinister plot by a man named Nell's father, who wants to destroy the mine and the city in order to keep its riches to himself. James, Simon, and Nell, a girl who has grown up in the underground city, must work together to stop the evil plan and save the lives of the people living there.The book is a thrilling adventure story that explores the themes of friendship, loyalty, and the power of technology. It also delves into the dangers of greed and the importance of preserving the environment. The Underground City is a classic work of science fiction that has captivated readers for generations.TEN minutes afterwards, James Starr and Harry issued from the principal gallery. They were now standing in a glade, if we may use this word to designate a vast and dark excavation. The place, however, was not entirely deprived of daylight. A few rays straggled in through the opening of a deserted shaft. It was by means of this pipe that ventilation was established in the Dochart pit.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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