"Published in 1864, Journey to the Centre of the Earth is an earlyand influential work of science-fiction that has its protagonistsventuring into an incredible new world at the heart of our planet.The novel tells the story of the eccentric Professor Otto Lidenbrockand his reluctant nephew Axel, who discover a way to descend intoan Icelandic volcano. What follows is an adventure that leads toencounters with giant insects and dinosaurs, oversized mushroomsand proto-humans. This timeless classic continues to captivate readers the world over, and has beenadapted extensively for fi lm, television, radio and the theatre andeven inspired several theme park rides around the world."
