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A Journey to the Centre of the Earth / Natures Mysteries

Author: Jules Verne (Gutenberg)  | Themes: curiosity, frustration, nature, exploration, existential wonder  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2026-01-24

Hour after hour passed without our coming to the termination of these floating weeds. If my astonishment increased, my patience was well-nigh exhauste...
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A Journey to the Centre of the Earth / Volcanic Exploration

Author: Jules Verne (Gutenberg)  | Themes: nature's power, human curiosity, geological wonders, vulnerability, adventure  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2025-11-22

Nevertheless, it appeared quite clear to me, that we were not in the principal chimney of the volcano, but in an accessory conduit, where we felt the ...
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The War of the Worlds / Technological Innovation

Author: H.G. Wells (Gutenberg)  | Themes: industrialization, progress, creation, anxiety, wonder  | Source: Project Gutenberg  | Published: 2025-11-17

These last had brought with them certain fresh appliances that stood in an orderly manner about the cylinder. The second handling-machine was now comp...