
By - Edgar Rice Burroughs
PROLOGUE
I. TOWARD THE ETERNAL FIRES
II. A STRANGE WORLD
III. A CHANGE OF MASTERS
IV. DIAN THE BEAUTIFUL
V. SLAVES
VI. THE BEGINNING OF HORROR
VII. FREEDOM
VIII. THE MAHAR TEMPLE
An adventurous miner named David Innes inherits a puzzling machine from a reclusive inventor, a massive, drill‑equipped steel cylinder designed to burrow through solid rock. When the device finally roars to life, it hurls its crew deep beneath the desert, launching them toward a realm of perpetual fire and unimaginable geography. The descent is fraught with awe‑inspiring phenomena, from glowing caverns to strange, prehistoric beasts that crawl in the darkness.
Beyond the surface world, they discover a hidden civilization ruled by a fierce queen and haunted by ancient conflicts. Alliances form and rivalries flare as the explorers confront a society that has never known the sky, while the very environment threatens to crush their hopes. The first act sets a tone of wonder and danger, inviting listeners to imagine what lies beneath our feet and how far courage can carry a man when the earth itself becomes a frontier.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (267K characters)
Release date
1996-06-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1875–1950
Best known for creating Tarzan and John Carter, he helped shape modern adventure and science fiction with fast-moving stories full of strange worlds and larger-than-life heroes. His books reached a huge audience and kept inspiring films, comics, and new readers long after his lifetime.
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