The Lost World & Other Stories
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The pugnaciously daring and audacious Professor Challenger, the unstoppable protagonist of these vibrant, diverse, and thought-provoking science-fiction stories from the period of Jules Verne and H. G. Wells, unites them. Jurassic Park's predecessor, The Lost World, paints a realistic picture of a dangerous area where the explorers must deal with ancient animals. A terrifying end-of-the-world scenario is shown in "The Poison Belt," while a humorous commentary on scientific pessimism is made in "The Disintegration Machine." The planet reacts fiercely to an experimental intrusion in "When the World Screamed." "The Land of Mist," which aims to harmonise science and spirituality, is the most bizarre thing. This enduring compilation offers audacious provocation, captivating escape, and inventive entertainment.
Arthur Conan Doyle
Arthur Conan Doyle was born in 1859. He trained to be a doctor at Edinburgh University and eventually set up a medical practice in Southsea. During the quiet periods between patients, he turned his hand to writing, producing historical novels such as Micah Clarke and adventure yarns including The Lost World, as well as four novels and fifty-six stories involving his most celebrated creations, Sherlock Holmes and Dr Watson. Doyle was knighted in 1902. In later life he devoted much of his time to his belief in Spiritualism, using his writing and celebrity as a means of providing funds to support activities in this field. He died in 1930.
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