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Pellucidar: A Journey to the Earth's Core by Edgar Rice Burroughs

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Pellucidar is a science fantasy novel by Edgar Rice Burroughs, first published in 1923. It is the second book in the Pellucidar series, and is a sequel to At the Earth's Core. The novel follows the adventures of David Innes and his companions as they travel to the inner surface of the Earth, where they discover a strange and wonderful world called Pellucidar.

Innes and his companions are drawn to Pellucidar by a magnetic force that emanates from the Earth's core. They travel to the South Pole, where they find an opening in the Earth's crust. They descend through the opening and find themselves in Pellucidar, a world that is lit by a central sun and inhabited by a variety of strange and wonderful creatures.

Pellucidar (Serapis Classics)

by Edgar Rice Burroughs

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Pellucidar is a land of great beauty and wonder. The air is pure and the water is crystal clear. The vegetation is lush and the animals are exotic. The people of Pellucidar are a diverse group, including humans, Mahars, and Sagoths. The humans are the descendants of a group of explorers who were stranded in Pellucidar centuries ago. The Mahars are a race of giant, intelligent apes. The Sagoths are a race of savage, humanoid creatures.

Innes and his companions soon find themselves caught up in the conflict between the humans and the Mahars. The Mahars are determined to conquer Pellucidar, while the humans are determined to defend their homeland. Innes and his companions must find a way to unite the humans and the Mahars, or Pellucidar will be destroyed.

Pellucidar is a classic adventure story that has delighted readers for generations. It is a tale of courage, adventure, and the power of friendship. The novel is full of action, suspense, and humor. It is a must-read for fans of science fiction and fantasy.

Characters

David Innes: A mining engineer and explorer who is drawn to Pellucidar by a magnetic force.
Abner Perry: Innes's companion, a former sailor and adventurer.
Ghak: A Mahar, the leader of the Mahars.
Jana: A human woman who is the daughter of the chief of the human tribe.
Hooja: A Sagoth, a savage, humanoid creature.

Setting

Pellucidar is set on the inner surface of the Earth. Pellucidar is a land of great beauty and wonder. The air is pure and the water is crystal clear. The vegetation is lush and the animals are exotic. The people of Pellucidar are a diverse group, including humans, Mahars, and Sagoths.

Themes

Pellucidar is a story about courage, adventure, and the power of friendship. The novel explores the themes of good versus evil, the importance of unity, and the power of the human spirit.