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An inventor and his partner are pulled into a savage world hidden beneath the Earth’s crust. At the Earth’s Core, by Edgar Rice Burroughs, the surface dwellers encounter reptilian creatures and enslaved humans. They become unsuspecting agents of change who help shift the balance of power for its current inhabitants.
About the author
The creator of the immortal characters Tarzan of the Apes and John Carter of Mars, Edgar Rice Burroughs is one of the world's most popular authors. His timeless tales of heroes and heroines transport readers from the jungles of Africa and the dead sea bottoms of Barsoom to the miles-high forests of Amtor and the savage inner world of Pellucidar, and even to alien civilizations beyond the farthest star. Mr. Burroughs' books are estimated to have sold hundreds of millions of copies, and they have spawned 60 films and 250 television episodes.
Summary
While using a large mining device, two men, David Innes and Abner Perry, are transported into a lush prehistoric land hidden beneath the Earth’s crust. They are both captured and forced to participate in its brutal practices.
David Innes and Abner Perry use a large mechanical prospector to mine the Earth’s surface. When the machine malfunctions, they lose control and are transported deep into the planet’s core. Instead of boiling lava, they’re met with a tropical paradise occupied by foreign creatures and stone-age men and women. The humans are enslaved by a reptilian species, forcing David and Abnery into bondage. Despite their circumstance, they join forces to create a plan to abolish the hierarchy once and for all.
At the Earth’s Core combines the most popular elements of science fiction and fantasy. Mystical creatures and time travel are a large part of this colorful tale. It’s another example of the strong visual style Edgar Rice Burroughs is known for.
With an eye-catching new cover, and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition of At the Earth’s Core is both modern and readable.
