The Journey to the Center of the Earth
About this audiobook
When Professor Lidenbrock discovers an ancient manuscript that hints at a passage to the Earth's core, he plunges headfirst into an expedition that will test the limits of science and imagination. Accompanied by his reluctant nephew Axel and the intrepid guide Hans, the trio embarks on a perilous journey through volcanic tubes, battling both nature's fury and their own fears. What dangers lurk beneath the surface? From prehistoric monsters to dazzling underground landscapes, their adventure becomes a race against time as they confront the unknown.
In 'The Journey to the Center of the Earth,' Jules Verne masterfully blends adventure with groundbreaking ideas about geology and evolution, inviting listeners to contemplate the mysteries of our planet. As the group descends into the depths, they face not only external threats but also their internal conflicts: courage versus cowardice, curiosity versus despair. Each twist and turn unveils a new wonder, igniting Axel's passion for science despite his fears.
Will they uncover the secrets shrouded in darkness, or will their quest end in disaster? This timeless classic, filled with vivid descriptions and thrilling encounters, invites you to join a journey like no other—one that challenges the very boundaries of human exploration. Dive deep into the adventure and discover the extraordinary world that lies beneath our feet.
- 47 Chapters
- 7 hr 32 min Total runtime
- English Language
- Books, Fiction, Drama Genres
- 30 Aug 2026 Published
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8:50
Chapter 1: The Professor and His Family
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8:33
Chapter 2: A Mystery to Be Solved at Any Price
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13:07
Chapter 3: The Runic Writing Exercises the Professor
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8:08
Chapter 4: The Enemy to Be Starved into Submission
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11:02
Chapter 5: Famine, Then Victory, Followed by Dismay
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15:47
Chapter 6: Exciting Discussions About an Unparalleled Enterprise
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11:49
Chapter 7: A Woman's Courage
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12:24
Chapter 8: Serious Preparations for Vertical Descent
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12:47
Chapter 9: Iceland! but What Next?
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9:42
Chapter 10: Interesting Conversations with Icelandic Savants
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10:46
Chapter 11: A Guide Found to the Centre of the Earth
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9:58
Chapter 12: A Barren Land
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10:31
Chapter 13: Hospitality Under the Arctic Circle
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11:28
Chapter 14: But Arctics Can Be Inhospitable, Too
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10:58
Chapter 15: SnÆFell at Last
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11:12
Chapter 16: Boldly Down the Crater
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8:32
Chapter 17: Vertical Descent
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10:13
Chapter 18: The Wonders of Terrestrial Depths
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8:45
Chapter 19: Geological Studies in Situ
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8:58
Chapter 20: The First Signs of Distress
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8:56
Chapter 21: Compassion Fuses the Professor's Heart
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6:18
Chapter 22: Total Failure of Water
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9:56
Chapter 23: Water Discovered
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7:11
Chapter 24: Well Said, Old Mole! Canst Thou Work I' the Ground So Fast?
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8:34
Chapter 25: De Profundis
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5:20
Chapter 26: The Worst Peril of All
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7:07
Chapter 27: Lost in the Bowels of the Earth
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8:25
Chapter 28: The Rescue in the Whispering Gallery
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6:35
Chapter 29: Thalatta! Thalatta!
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14:07
Chapter 30: A New Mare Internum
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8:01
Chapter 31: Preparations for a Voyage of Discovery
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12:40
Chapter 32: Wonders of the Deep
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12:32
Chapter 33: A Battle of Monsters
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8:57
Chapter 34: The Great Geyser
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11:48
Chapter 35: An Electric Storm
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10:13
Chapter 36: Calm Philosophic Discussions
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8:57
Chapter 37: The Liedenbrock Museum of Geology
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11:37
Chapter 38: The Professor in His Chair Again
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13:12
Chapter 39: Forest Scenery Illuminated by Eletricity
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3:01
Chapter 40: Preparations for Blasting a Passage to the Centre of the Earth
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9:19
Chapter 41: The Great Explosion and the Rush Down Below
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11:00
Chapter 42: Headlong Speed Upward Through the Horrors of Darkness
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11:35
Chapter 43: Shot Out of a Volcano at Last!
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12:11
Chapter 44: Sunny Lands in the Blue Mediterranean
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7:35
Chapter 45: All's Well That Ends Well
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0:46
Trailer
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2:59
PREFACE
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