Publisher's Synopsis
Adventures In The Land Of The Behemoth is a novel written by Jules Verne and first published in 1874. The story follows the adventures of a group of explorers who embark on a journey to explore the African continent, with a specific focus on the region around Lake Tchad. The group is led by a French geographer named Victor Dufour, who is accompanied by his friend and fellow explorer, Dr. Samuel Ferguson.The group sets out on their journey in a hot-air balloon, which they use to traverse the vast African landscape. Along the way, they encounter a variety of challenges and obstacles, including hostile tribes, dangerous animals, and treacherous terrain. They also discover a hidden underground city, where they encounter a mysterious and powerful group of people who possess advanced technology and knowledge.As the group continues their journey, they encounter a massive creature known as the Behemoth, a giant elephant-like animal that is revered by the local tribes as a god. The group must navigate the dangerous terrain and avoid the Behemoth in order to reach their ultimate goal of exploring the region around Lake Tchad.Adventures In The Land Of The Behemoth is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, and exploration. It is a classic work of literature by one of the greatest writers of the 19th century, Jules Verne.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
