The Smoky God; Or, A Voyage to the Inner World by Willis George Emerson
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"The Smoky God; Or, A Voyage to the Inner World" by Willis George Emerson is a fantastical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds through the perspective of Olaf Jansen, a Norwegian fisherman who recounts his extraordinary journey to a concealed realm beneath the Earth's surface, rich with marvelous landscapes and inhabited by a giant civilization. This microcosmic world is illuminated by a central entity known as "The Smoky
God," believed by its inhabitants to be the throne of a divine power. The opening of the book sets the stage for Jansen's incredible tale, as he is introduced through the perspective of another character, the author, who reflects on his encounter with Jansen. The author describes how Jansen, on the brink of death at ninety-five years of age, entrusts him with his remarkable story—a revelation of uncharted lands and experiences that challenge conventional beliefs about Earth’s geography. As Jansen begins to share the details of his voyage beyond known territories, the narrative hints at elements of adventure, mysticism, and the allure of exploration, inviting readers into a world where the extraordinary is possible. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Emerson, Willis George, 1856-1918 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Smoky God; Or, A Voyage to the Inner World |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Smoky_God |
| Credits | Produced by Judy Boss, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 63.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Voyages, Imaginary |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 3007 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2002 |
| Last Update | Feb 1, 2013 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1170 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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