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Journey to the Center of the Earth
Novel by FERNANDO NUNO and Jules Verne
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Journey to the Centre of the Earth is a classic 1864 science fiction novel by Jules Verne. The story involves German professor Otto Lidenbrock who believes there are volcanic tubes going toward the centre of the Earth. Wikipedia
Originally published: November 25, 1864
Authors: FERNANDO NUNO, Jules Verne
Page count: 183
Followed by: From the Earth to the Moon
Adaptations: Journey to the Center of the Earth (2008), More
Genres: Science Fiction, Adventure fiction