Annotated Content This fully annotated edition includes: Historical Context - Detailed 20th Century Analysis A Work of Science Fiction That Belongs on Every Bookshelf! A true book of worth, a classic that lives in an era of timeless distinction. Early books emit an excellence unlike any from modern times. You will be satisfied with this work, science fiction at its finest. Sneak Peek “There are times, young fellah, when every one of us must make a stand for human right and justice, or you never feel clean again. That's why I made a little war on my own. Declared it myself, waged it myself, ended it myself. Each of those nicks is for a slave murderer—a good row of them—what? That big one is for Pedro Lopez, the king of them all, that I killed in a backwater of the Putomayo River. Now, here's something that would do for you." He took out a beautiful brown-and-silver rifle. "Well rubbered at the stock, sharply sighted, five cartridges to the clip. You can trust your life to that." He handed it to me and closed the door of his oak cabinet. By the way," he continued, coming back to his chair, "what do you know of this Professor Challenger?” Summary In his 1912 science fiction novel, The Lost World, British author Arthur Conan Doyle, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, presented Professor Challenger, another brilliant explorer to his many readers for the first time. The story tells of Professor Challenger’s first expedition to a remote plateau in South America's Amazon basin where extinct species like iguanodons and ape-men still roam freely. A conflict between native people and a savage tribe of ape-like beings is another major theme in this story. A Remarkable Reprint At Timeless Publications, our team has taken every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the text in this book is the original unabridged edition from the original authors publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title at its core is a science fantasy , it contains words that are strung together with such fascinating precision. Superb prehistoric fiction novels that you no longer see in the modern age. This title will make an excellent gift to the classic sci fi novels buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. Our team is ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. To get your copy of this timeless publication, scroll up to the top of this page and click the " Buy Now " button, and it will be on its way! Title Details Original 1912 Text - Science Fiction - 5.5 x 8.5 Inches - Matte Cover - Cream Paper