The Lost World (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9789354996214)

First published in 1912, 'The Lost World' is a science fiction novel by British writer Arthur Conan Doyle, concerning an expedition to a plateau in the Amazon basin of South America where prehistoric animals still survive. The character of Professor Challenger was introduced in this book. The novel also describes a war between indigenous people and a vicious tribe of ape-like creatures. Edward Malone, a young reporter for the Daily Gazette, asks his editor for a dangerous assignment to impress the woman he loves, Gladys, who wishes for a great man capable of brave deeds and actions. His task is to approach the notorious Professor Challenger, who dislikes the popular press intensely and physically assaults intrusive journalists. This classic tale of fantasy has inspired many successive works and is considered by many fans of the genre as one of the greatest science fiction stories ever written.

Author: Arthur Conan Doyle
ISBN-10: 9354996213
ISBN-13: 9789354996214
Publisher: General Press
Language: English
Published: 05/09/2023
Pages: 226
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.63d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 7.8
Point Value: 13
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 36256 / Lost World