{"product_id":"journey-to-the-center-of-the-earth-9781513208954","title":"Journey to the Center of the Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003eAs one of the many installments in Jules Verne's \u003ci\u003eVoyage Extraordinaire\u003c\/i\u003e series, \u003ci\u003eJourney to the Center of the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e promises high stakes and thrilling adventure. When Professor Otto Lidenbrock bought an ancient runic manuscript, which chronicles the lives of Norwegian Kings, he did not expect to learn of anything but the history of Icelandic leaders. However, upon further inspection, Lidenbrock and his nephew, Axel, find that the manuscript includes a coded message written by a 16th century alchemist. After rigorous translating and decoding, Axel and Lidenbrock discover the content of the note, in which the author reveals that it is possible to travel to the center of the Earth through volcanic passages. When Lidenbrock heard the news, he immediately started preparations to start the journey, though Axel was skeptical. When Lidenbrock's will proves to be more powerful than his nephew's doubt, the two decide to make the journey, recruiting an Icelandic tour guide named Hans on the way. As the three men make their way to inactive volcanic tubes, they embark on a high-stake adventure, facing dangers of cave-ins, subpolar tornados, an underground ocean and prehistoric creatures. The three men stay strong in their adventure, knowing the risky journey promises superior knowledge and acclaim, granted that they make it out alive. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith the combination of science fiction and the adventure genre, Jules Verne created a novel that captures the attention of his audience. Originally published in 1864, \u003ci\u003eJourney to the Center of the Earth \u003c\/i\u003e still provides modern readers with entertainment and insight with its detailed and imaginative prose. \u003ci\u003eJourney to the Center of the Earth \u003c\/i\u003e can be read independently or as a companion to the other titles of Jules Verne's critically acclaimed series, \u003ci\u003eVoyage Extraordinaire. \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis edition of \u003ci\u003eJourney to the Center of the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e by Jules Verne now features an eye-catching cover design and is printed in a stylish and readable font, crafting an assessible and pleasant reading experience for modern audiences. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince our inception in 2020, \u003cb\u003eMint Editions\u003c\/b\u003e has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh, professionally typeset manuscript and a dazzling new cover, all while maintaining the integrity of the original book.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eWith thousands of titles in our collection, we aim to spotlight diverse public domain works to help them find modern audiences. Mint Editions celebrates a breadth of literary works, curated from both canonical and overlooked classics from writers around the globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eVerne, Jules:\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e - \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJules Verne\u003c\/b\u003e (1828-1905) was a French novelist, poet and playwright. Verne is considered a major French and European author, as he has a wide influence on avant-garde and surrealist literary movements, and is also credited as one of the primary inspirations for the steampunk genre. However, his influence does not stop in the literary sphere. Verne's work has also provided invaluable impact on scientific fields as well. Verne is best known for his series of bestselling adventure novels, which earned him such an immense popularity that he is one of the world's most translated authors. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mint Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50520524325138,"sku":"9781513208954","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_6930970b-23cd-4019-87c6-7d73a40b42c2.jpg?v=1731086256","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/journey-to-the-center-of-the-earth-9781513208954","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}