🕯️At the Earth's Core by Edgar Rice Burroughs

🕯️At the Earth's Core by Edgar Rice Burroughs

is a classic science fiction adventure novel and the first book in the Pellucidar series. The story follows David Innes and his inventor friend, Abner Perry, who travel to the Earth's core in a mechanical drilling machine called the "Iron Mole." To their astonishment, they discover a hidden world called Pellucidar, a prehistoric realm inhabited by strange creatures, dinosaurs, and primitive humans. This inner world is lit by a perpetual sun and has its own unique laws of physics and time.
David and Abner find themselves embroiled in the struggles of the native humans, who are oppressed by a race of intelligent, telepathic reptilian creatures called the Mahars. The novel is filled with thrilling battles, daring escapes, and David’s growing love for a native woman named Dian the Beautiful.
Burroughs blends elements of adventure, exploration, and romance, creating an imaginative, action-packed story that has captivated readers since its publication.