Other editions of book Journey to the Center of the Earth: Bilingual book

"The intrepid Professor Liedenbrock embarks upon the strangest expedition of the nineteenth century: a journey down an extinct Icelandic volcano to the Earth's very core. In his quest to penetrate the planet's primordial secrets, the geologist--together with his quaking nephew Axel and their devoted guide, Hans--discovers an astonishing subterranean menagerie of prehistoric proportions. Verne's imaginative tale is at once the ultimate science fiction adventure and a reflection on the perfectibility of human understanding and the psychology of the questor."

In Jules Verne's classic tale Professor Von Hardwigg and his nephew Harry discover the entrance to an ancient volcanic tunnel in Iceland. They choose to explore it for the mysteries it may hold, the Professor for scientific knowledge, and Harry to prove his bravery to a beautiful girl. It is a dangerous journey that may destroy them both. As they travel deep into the caverns they encounter a subterranean world that pre-existed man. It is an adventure as fascinating and strange as any explorer ever recorded. Finally, with their equipment lost and food running low they must face the consequences of a vital choice; attempt returning to the world above, or explore even deeper mysteries in hopes of rescue.

Living examples of extinct monsters, an underground ocean, and a terrifying journey on the back of an erupting volcano are all part of Jules Verne's most extraordinary epic of science fiction. The author, Jules Verne (1828 - 1905), was born in France and was fascinated with travel from an early age; he even tried to run away to sea when he was twelve. Jules Verne was one of the most popular writers of his time and has sometimes been called the father of the science fiction.

Journey to the Center of the Earth by Jules Verne, is a science fiction novel written in 1864. The story involves German professor Otto Lidenbrock who believes there are volcanic tubes going toward the center of the Earth. He, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans descend into the Icelandic volcano Snæfellsjökull, encountering many adventures, including prehistoric animals and natural hazards, before eventually coming to the surface again in southern Italy, at the Stromboli volcano.