
By Joseph E. Badger, Jr.
THE LOST CITY.
CHAPTER I. NATURE IN TRAVAIL.
CHAPTER II. PROFESSOR FEATHERWIT TAKING NOTES.
CHAPTER III. RIDING THE TORNADO.
CHAPTER IV. THE PROFESSOR'S LITTLE EXPERIMENT.
CHAPTER V. THE PROFESSOR'S UNKNOWN LAND.
CHAPTER VI. A BRACE OF UNWELCOME VISITORS.
CHAPTER VII. THE PROFESSOR'S GREAT ANTICIPATIONS.
CHAPTER VIII. A DUEL TO THE DEATH.
A sprightly professor and his spirited nephew find themselves caught in an unexpected storm far from home, the sky churning with a fury that seems almost alive. Their banter‑filled trek through tangled junipers and rattling clouds hints at both comic missteps and a deep curiosity about the forces of nature. As the wind howls, the pair stumble upon an old shanty that houses a mysterious notebook, setting the stage for an unlikely scientific quest.
Guided by the professor’s eccentric theories and Waldo’s quick wit, they venture beyond familiar ground, drawn toward an ominous horizon where a forgotten world whispers from the dust. The early chapters blend humor with a sense of wonder, inviting listeners to imagine what lies hidden beneath the storm‑scarred landscape. This opening promises an adventure that balances clever dialogue, vivid wilderness, and the tantalizing promise of an ancient civilization waiting to be uncovered.
Language
en
Duration
~5 hours (333K characters)
Release date
1997-01-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
1848–1909
A prolific writer of frontier adventures and dime novels, he turned his own Midwestern and Plains experience into fast-moving stories for popular readers. Best known today for The Lost City, he mixed action, wilderness settings, and a taste for the fantastic.
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