
PELLUCIDAR - By Edgar Rice Burroughs
Contents
PROLOGUE
CHAPTER I LOST ON PELLUCIDAR
CHAPTER II TRAVELING WITH TERROR
CHAPTER III SHOOTING THE CHUTES—AND AFTER
CHAPTER IV FRIENDSHIP AND TREACHERY
CHAPTER V SURPRISES
CHAPTER VI A PENDENT WORLD
CHAPTER VII FROM PLIGHT TO PLIGHT
An experienced big‑game hunter is preparing for another African safari when a curious letter arrives, pulling his attention away from lions and antelope. The missive mentions a strange, rhythmic ticking heard beneath the desert sands, sparking his restless imagination. Investigating the source, he uncovers a small wooden box containing an old telegraph instrument, still clicking away in the quiet night. This unexpected find turns a routine hunt into the first clue of something far stranger than any animal he has chased.
Compelled to follow the faint hum of the device, he begins to question what lies beneath the barren surface. The desert’s silence gives way to whispers of a hidden world, promising dangers and wonders unlike any he has known. As he prepares to descend into the unknown, alliances with unexpected companions and encounters with hostile forces loom on the horizon. The stage is set for a perilous trek that will test his skill, courage, and the very limits of his imagination.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (309K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Judith Boss
Release date
1996-07-01
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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