At the Earth's Core

Name: At the Earth's Core
Author: Edgar Rice Burroughs

By Edgar Rice Burroughs

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A traveler at an oasis hears a man recount an extraordinary youth in which he and a partner tested a powerful mechanical prospector that breached the Earth’s crust and delivered them into a vast inner world. There they encounter prehistoric fauna and an intelligent, rhamphorhynchus-like ruling species that enslaves human tribes. The narrator relates capture and escape, the forging of alliances among rebel humans, the rescue and involvement of a prominent woman called Dian, assaults on the rulers’ temples, and a long struggle of pursuit and survival that culminates in an effort to return to the surface.

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Edgar Rice Burroughs

Edgar Rice Burroughs was an American author best known for his influential works in the science fiction and adventure genres. He gained fame with his iconic creation, Tarzan, first introduced in the novel "Tarzan of the Apes," which has become a staple of popular culture. Burroughs also created the Barsoom series, starting with "A Princess of Mars," which explores themes of heroism and alien worlds. His imaginative storytelling and pioneering contributions to the genre have left a lasting legacy, inspiring countless adaptations and authors. Burroughs' works often blend adventure with elements of fantasy, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century literature.