The Secret of the Earth by Charles Willing Beale
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About this eBook
| Creator | Beale, Charles Willing, 1845-1932 |
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| Title | The Secret of the Earth |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Al Haines |
| Summary | "The Secret of the Earth" by Charles Willing Beale is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around twin brothers, Torrence and Gurthrie Attlebridge, who have just arrived in London from America with aspirations to pursue their respective crafts—Torrence as an inventor and Gurthrie as a writer. The narrative introduces intriguing events including the brothers’ challenges with their finances, their search for work, and Torrence’s ambitious plans to build an airship that promises to revolutionize transportation. At the start of the novel, the brothers are depicted grappling with the harsh realities of life in a foreign city as they navigate their precarious financial situation. The plot unfolds with Torrence's determination to find funding for his airship, leading them to various encounters, including a somewhat disastrous meeting with potential investors. The opening chapter sets up a blend of excitement and uncertainty, as the foundation of their journey involves scraps of mysterious documentation from a sunken ship, foreshadowing adventures that may interweave with the fate of not just the brothers, but the very secret of the earth itself. The brothers' contrasting personalities are apparent, hinting that their relationship will play a pivotal role in the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 44535 |
| Release Date | Dec 28, 2013 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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