The Lost World (Modern Library MM) (Mass Market Paperback)

~ Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (Author), Michael Crichton (Introduction) "Mr. Hungerton, her father, really was the most tactless person upon earth-a fluffy, feathery, untidy cockatoo of a man, perfectly good-natured, but absolutely centred upon..." (more)
Key Phrases: very biggest thing, seen great wonders, young fellah, Lord John, Professor Challenger, Professor Summerlee (more...)

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?The Lost World . . . provide[s] evidence that Doyle had it in him to be one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time.??Sam Moskowitz


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“The Lost World . . . provide[s] evidence that Doyle had it in him to be one of the greatest science fiction writers of all time.”—Sam Moskowitz


From the Trade Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Mass Market Paperback: 288 pages
• Publisher: Modern Library (June 29, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0812972139
• ISBN-13: 978-0812972139
• Product Dimensions: 6.7 x 4.2 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,890,940 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A fun classic!, August 21, 2004

By	Justin (Tampa, FL USA) - See all my reviews

This book is vastly entertaining. The characters are enjoyable, the plot is great, and I especially love the illustrations throughout the book. This book is the epitome of adventure and intrigue. Read it.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Grand adventure in 1910s, June 23, 2007

By	Kurt A. Johnson (North-Central Illinois, USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

Edward Malone, reporter for the Daily Gazette, finds himself caught up in the claims of the eccentric Professor G. E. Challenger to have found a South American plateau where dinosaurs still live. Malone volunteers for a fact-finding mission, along with the dubious Professor Summerlee and the fearless big game hunter Lord John Roxton. The band voyages to South America, journeys to the plateau, and finds it filled with plants and animals for many different epochs. Finding themselves marooned on the plateau, the team faces many dangers and adventures.

While somewhat dated, this book is well written and exciting to read. As a matter of fact, part of the book's charm is its pre-Great War feel. If you like adventure stories, Arthur Conan Doyle, or big game hunters, then this book is for you!