Publisher's Synopsis
The Poison Belt is a science fiction novel written by Arthur Conan Doyle and published in 1913. The book is a sequel to The Lost World and features the same characters, including George Challenger, John Roxton, Professor Summerlee, and E. D. Malone. The story is set in 1913 and centers around a phenomenon that causes the Earth to pass through a poisonous belt of etheric matter, leading to the impending end of all life on the planet. The four adventurers, who are gathered at Challenger's home, witness the strange occurrence and decide to take shelter in a sealed room to avoid the poisonous gas. As they wait for their inevitable demise, they discuss various philosophical and scientific topics, including the nature of life and death, the existence of God, and the possibility of life on other planets. As the hours pass, the group begins to feel the effects of the gas and experiences vivid hallucinations. However, they are eventually rescued by a passing airship and are shocked to discover that the rest of the world has also survived the disaster. The Poison Belt is a thought-provoking and suspenseful novel that explores the limits of human knowledge and the mysteries of the universe. It is a must-read for fans of science fiction and adventure stories, as well as anyone interested in the works of Arthur Conan Doyle.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.
