Around the World in Eighty Days: Journey to the Center of the Earth

Here are two classic novels by Jules Verne, combined in one edition: "e;Journey to the Center of the Earth"e; and "e;Around the World in Eighty Days"e;. These are works that have inspired readers to discoveries, real and imaginary, for a century and a half. Verne takes us sometimes into the depths of the earth's crust, sometimes around the planet, offering not just a gripping plot, but also a philosophy of human knowledge: a thirst for understanding, courage of thought, and respect for science. For the first time, both novels are presented in one volume with a full set of historical illustrations: engravings by Edouard Riou and Alfred de Neuville from French editions of the 19th century. The reader will experience unforgettable scenes - a descent into the mouth of an extinct volcano, underground seas, prehistoric monsters, a railway race through India, adventures in Japan and the Wild West. Both works recreate the era of scientific hopes and rapid progress - one through the myth of the past, the other through the dream of the future. The publication is adapted for comfortable reading on digital devices. At the same time, the style of the original text and visual design are fully preserved, giving the books the atmosphere of a Victorian journey and the spirit of the Age of Discovery.