'The Lost World' is the account of a scientific expedition by four intrepid Englishmen from the gaslit safety of Victorian London to a remote plateau in the South American jungle. In this region beyond time, which is cut off from the outside world by unscalable vertical cliffs and surrounded by fetid swamps, they encounter hideous survivors from the dawn of history. Swarms of pterodactyls, a giant fish-lizard, titanic reptiles and roving bands of pre-human ape-men besiege them. Trapped with only hunting rifles as protection, the four must use cunning and superior intellect to escape from this primeval slaughterhouse. -- Cover, page [4]
Arthur Conan Doyle
Arthur Conan Doyle was a British writer best known for creating the iconic detective character Sherlock Holmes. Born in 1859 in Edinburgh, Scotland, Doyle studied medicine before turning to writing. His most notable works include the Sherlock Holmes series, featuring novels such as "A Study in Scarlet" and "The Hound of the Baskervilles." Doyle's writing style is characterized by intricate plots, attention to detail, and sharp deductive reasoning. His contributions to literature include popularizing the detective genre and creating one of the most enduring and beloved characters in literary history. "The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes" is considered his most famous work and continues to captivate readers worldwide. Doyle's impact on the detective genre is immeasurable, and his legacy as a master storyteller lives on to this day.
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