| Author |
Coblentz, Stanton A. (Stanton Arthur), 1896-1982 |
| Illustrator |
Paul, Frank R. (Frank Rudolph), 1884-1963 |
| Title |
In Caverns Below
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Note |
Later edition published with title: Hidden World.
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| Credits |
Greg Weeks, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
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| Summary |
"In Caverns Below" by Stanton A. Coblentz is a science fiction novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative centers around mining engineers Frank Comstock and Philip Clay, who, after being presumed dead in a mine disaster, awaken in an astonishing underground world filled with unexpected perils and wonders. The story delves into their harrowing experiences as they navigate this hidden realm, encountering strange occurrences and civilizations that challenge their understanding of life beneath the earth. The opening of the novel introduces Frank Comstock as he recalls the catastrophic cave-in that led to his and Clay's presumed demise. As they recover from the chaos, they realize they survived by falling into a cavern that leads them into a mysterious world. Struggling against both injury and the unknown, the two men begin to explore this subterranean landscape, where they are soon confronted by strange lights, unusual sounds, and even signs of advanced civilizations that exist within the depths. This sets the stage for a gripping adventure that promises a blend of exploration, danger, and the potential for uncovering humanity's forgotten past. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Earthquakes -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Nevada -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Imaginary places -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Earth (Planet) -- Internal structure -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Imaginary societies -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66815 |
| Release Date |
Nov 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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