How it was written

Jules Verne wanted to teach real science through thrilling journeys. This was his third novel for his publisher Hetzel.

1. 
   1859

   A trip to Scotland

   Verne visited Edinburgh and saw the old volcanoes Arthur's Seat and Castle Rock. They stayed in his mind.

2. 
   1862

   Meeting Hetzel

   Verne met the publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel, who signed him for a series of science adventures, the Extraordinary Voyages.

3. 
   1863

   Reading the science

   He used Louis Figuier's new book The World before the Deluge for his fossils and ancient creatures.

4. 
   1864

   First edition

   Hetzel published Voyage au centre de la Terre in Paris.

5. 
   1867

   Two new chapters

   A large illustrated edition added two chapters about prehistory, including a living herd of mastodons.

6. 
   1871

   In English

   The first English version came out in London. It renamed the heroes Professor Hardwigg, Harry and Gretchen. Our audiobook keeps those names.

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• Journey to the Center of the EarthWikipedia

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