Journey to the Centre of the Earth (Wordsworth Classics)

Enjoyable book

Thought id start reading some of the classics so purchased these from amazon. They came swiftly and the book quality is good. Tho downside is the print is tiny. Would recommend.

Verne certainly knows how to spin a good yarn, and this book builds up to a thrilling climax. The scientific thought may be a little outdated, but the precision with which Verne includes it in the story (and his obvious admiration for the science itself) simply adds to the atmosphere. My only frustration is with the translation itself - in this Wordsworth Classics edition it must be well over 50 years old, as the language is very stilted and outdated at times, and the (anonymous) translator's few footnotes are limited to nitpicking over the life of Humphrey Davy and the accuracy of Verne's stated distances. Changing the temperatures to Fahrenheit (from Verne's Celcius) and the money to pounds, shillings and pence is no more beneficial in 2012 than it was 1996 when this edition was released! I have no idea whether there are any more recent translations available - this story certain deserves one, as its dynamism is timeless.

This book is a "sci fi" classic by Jules Verne, it describes the journey and exploration of a secret tunnel which leads through a volcano to the centre of the Earth. It is suitable for readers of all ages. The book was first published in 1874 and has been a very popular read ever since.

A detailed journey to Iceland with an irritable professor begins the remarkable tale of a journey deep into the Earth. While they do not actually reach the core (this is before the discovery of Unobtanium, remember), the travellers have many adventures and extraordinary discoveries reflecting the state of geological knowledge and speculation at the time that Jules Verne wrote. Along the way they learn much about themselves and their companions as well. A masterpiece.

I was hesitant about reading a classic as a reluctant reader all my life. I love the imagination involved and picturing the story and it's curiosities as I read. Although I read this as an adult, I would have loved to have heard this as a child. I understand why it is a classic =]

The book was bought as a gift for a nephew who is studying 19th century writing. The book is very enjoyable & a good subject to compare with modern writers.

Amazing book. Highly recommend this.

Jules Verne great writer, love Whitworth great books for cheap prices

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Upon reading the book I came across tore pages

This book is wonderful! You start reading it and instantly you are in a magical world :) It is not too thick, so you can get through is easily.