
PELLUCIDAR - By Edgar Rice Burroughs
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
CHAPTER VIII CAPTIVE
A seasoned big‑game hunter’s routine is upended when a cryptic letter arrives just before his planned African expedition. Intrigued, he abandons his lion‑tracking for a daring trek across the Sahara, chasing a rare antelope that vanishes into the desert night. At an isolated oasis he hears an eerie ticking from beneath the sand, uncovers a wooden box, and discovers a lone telegraph device humming with unseen activity. The mystery of the device pulls him deeper into a hidden realm that defies ordinary geography.
Guided by the relentless curiosity that has driven his wanderings, he descends into a hollow world where prehistoric beasts and strange peoples roam beneath the earth’s crust. The explorer must navigate treacherous jungles, confront hostile tribes, and forge uneasy alliances as he strives to survive in a landscape untouched by the surface world. The adventure promises a blend of danger, wonder, and the timeless lure of the unknown.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (309K characters)
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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