{"product_id":"journey-to-the-centre-of-the-earth-9781398836440","title":"Journey to the Centre of the Earth","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis striking gift edition presents Jules Verne's classic work \u003ci\u003eJourney to the Centre of the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e, featuring a luxurious, gold-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis timeless tale takes readers on an extraordinary adventure alongside Professor Otto Lidenbrock and his young nephew, Axel. When they stumble upon an ancient manuscript revealing the existence of a hidden world beneath the Earth's surface, they set out on a perilous quest that defies the boundaries of human imagination. As they descend through deep, dark tunnels and encounter unimaginable perils, the explorers witness stunning natural wonders, encounter prehistoric creatures, and uncover clues about the Earth's history. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis\u003cb\u003e pocket-sized gift edition\u003c\/b\u003e is based on the classic 1876 translation by Rev F. A. Malleson and later adapted for modern readers. It is beautifully presented with a \u003cb\u003egold embossed cover design\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003e ivory pages\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003epatterned endpapers\u003c\/b\u003e and gold \u003cb\u003egilded page edges.\u003c\/b\u003e Part of the \u003ci\u003eArcturus\u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eOrnate Classics\u003c\/i\u003e series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic fiction. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: \u003c\/b\u003e Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJules Verne\u003c\/b\u003e (1828-1905) was born in the French port of Nantes on the coast of Brittany. His father was a lawyer and the family were comfortably well off. As a young boy, Verne showed an early interest in adventure, narrowly being prevented from going to sea at the age of 11 as a cabin boy. After school he studied law in Paris, before returning to Nantes. He had already been unlucky in love twice, but he continued to write and after going back to Paris, he became involved in the literary salons there. His first published work, a short story, appeared in 1851 and his first novel, \u003ci\u003eFive Weeks in a Balloon\u003c\/i\u003e, came out in 1863. It set off a career as a writer that lasted until his death. Apart from \u003ci\u003eJourney to the Centre of the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e, his other works include \u003ci\u003eTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eAround the World in 80 Days\u003c\/i\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eRev F. A. Malleson\u003c\/b\u003e (1819-1897) was a clergyman at the church of Broughton-in-Furness in Lancashire. In 1877, he translated \u003ci\u003eJourney to the Center of the Earth\u003c\/i\u003e for London publisher Ward, Lock \u0026amp; Co. Ltd. This work is now widely regarded as the book's foremost translation. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eGeorge Davidson \u003c\/b\u003eedited this edition and modernized Rev F. A. Malleson's original translation.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Sirius Entertainment","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50563767861522,"sku":"9781398836440","price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_ef0828e3-8eb7-4a72-9d5c-10c98db0d4b6.jpg?v=1762334116","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/journey-to-the-centre-of-the-earth-9781398836440","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}