The Underground City; Or, The Black Indies by Jules Verne

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Author Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
Uniform Title Les indes-noirs. English
Title The Underground City; Or, The Black Indies
(Sometimes Called The Child of the Cavern)
Note Translation of Les indes-noirs
Credits Judy Boss and David Widger
Summary "The Underground City; Or, The Black Indies" by Jules Verne is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around James Starr, an engineer who receives an enigmatic letter from Simon Ford, a former foreman of the now-abandoned Aberfoyle coal mines. As Starr embarks on a journey to uncover the mystery behind Ford's correspondence, the narrative unfolds against the backdrop of themes like exploration, human determination, and the subterranean world of mining. At the start of the novel, James Starr receives a letter inviting him to the Aberfoyle coal-mines, triggering a rush of nostalgia for his life’s work as the viewer of the mine—now closed for ten years. As Starr prepares to visit, a second letter warns him that the invitation is a hoax. Undeterred, Starr meets young Harry Ford, Simon's son, who leads him back to the mines. Upon arriving, they learn that Simon Ford has spent the last decade living within the mine, convinced it still holds undiscovered riches. As they delve deeper into the mine, the excitement builds when they detect signs of flammable gas—suggesting a promising coal seam may exist just beyond a mystery-filled passageway. Thus, the stage is set for the unfolding drama in the depths of the earth and the exploration of both the mine and the characters' motivations. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Coal mines and mining -- Fiction
Subject Scotland -- Fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Fantasy fiction, French -- Translations into English
Subject Civilization, Subterranean -- Fiction
Subject Imaginary places
Category Text
EBook-No. 1355
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Mar 4, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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