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Stage 4 · The Grand Tour

Journey to the Center of the Earth

Jules Verne · 1864

A professor and his nephew descend through a volcano into the earth, a tale of scientific imagination.

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  1. Part 9Harry fears the volcano may wake; his uncle answers with science. When should we trust knowledge over our fear?
  2. Part 13Deep underground, it is far cooler than Harry's science said it would be. When the facts do not fit our ideas, what should we do?
  3. Last partWhat makes a true explorer? How has Harry changed since the day he found the secret of the parchment?

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  1. Lesson 1FreeWhat kind of person is Professor Hardwigg, and why might a person like him start a great adventure?Start
  2. Lesson 2SubscriptionHarry solves the secret before his uncle does. Is he right to want to hide it from him?Locked
  3. Lesson 3SubscriptionHarry decides to keep silent for his uncle's sake, and then tells everything. What changes his mind, and was it a good reason?Locked
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  5. Lesson 5SubscriptionHarry's first walk in Reykjavik leaves him feeling sad. Is his first impression of Iceland and its people fair?Locked
  6. Lesson 6SubscriptionHans is calm and silent; the uncle is fiery and talkative. Why might two such different people get along so well?Locked
  7. Lesson 7SubscriptionOn the road, who shows more wisdom: the learned Professor, or the quiet guide and the little horse?Locked
  8. Lesson 8SubscriptionA poor peasant family welcomes the travelers like kings. What makes a welcome truly rich?Locked
  9. Lesson 9SubscriptionHarry fears the volcano may wake; his uncle answers with science. When should we trust knowledge over our fear?Locked
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  13. Lesson 13SubscriptionDeep underground, it is far cooler than Harry's science said it would be. When the facts do not fit our ideas, what should we do?Locked
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  1. CHAPTER 17DEEPER AND DEEPER--THE COAL MINE
  2. CHAPTER 18THE WRONG ROAD!
  3. CHAPTER 19THE WESTERN GALLERY--A NEW ROUTE
  4. CHAPTER 20WATER, WHERE IS IT? A BITTER DISAPPOINTMENT
  5. CHAPTER 21UNDER THE OCEAN
  6. CHAPTER 22SUNDAY BELOW GROUND
  7. CHAPTER 23ALONE
  8. CHAPTER 24LOST!
  9. CHAPTER 25THE WHISPERING GALLERY
  10. CHAPTER 26A RAPID RECOVERY
  11. CHAPTER 27THE CENTRAL SEA
  12. CHAPTER 28LAUNCHING THE RAFT
  13. CHAPTER 29ON THE WATERS--A RAFT VOYAGE
  14. CHAPTER 30TERRIFIC SAURIAN COMBAT
  15. CHAPTER 31THE SEA MONSTER
  16. CHAPTER 32THE BATTLE OF THE ELEMENTS
  17. CHAPTER 33OUR ROUTE REVERSED
  18. CHAPTER 34A VOYAGE OF DISCOVERY
  19. CHAPTER 35DISCOVERY UPON DISCOVERY
  20. CHAPTER 36WHAT IS IT?
  21. CHAPTER 37THE MYSTERIOUS DAGGER
  22. CHAPTER 38NO OUTLET--BLASTING THE ROCK
  23. CHAPTER 39THE EXPLOSION AND ITS RESULTS
  24. CHAPTER 40THE APE GIGANS
  25. CHAPTER 41HUNGER
  26. CHAPTER 42THE VOLCANIC SHAFT
  27. CHAPTER 43DAYLIGHT AT LAST
  28. CHAPTER 44THE JOURNEY ENDED

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