A classic science fiction adventure in the style of and dedicated to the readers of Jules Verne. An independent scientist discovers the secret of “inter-atomic energy”, and with it builds a craft which carries himself and three friends to Venus, where they discover the dwellers of the dark side, incredible floating cities, and peril at every turn. (Summary by Mark Nelson)
Chapters
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I. A MARVELOUS INVENTION Read by Mark Nelson 23:28
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II. A TRIP OF TERROR Read by Mark Nelson 22:45
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III. THE PLANETARY LIMITED Read by Mark Nelson 21:43
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IV. THE CAVERNS OF VENUS Read by Mark Nelson 31:16
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V. OFF FOR THE SUN LANDS Read by Mark Nelson 22:31
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VI. LOST IN THE CRYSTAL MOUNTAINS Read by Mark Nelson 23:42
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VII. THE CHILDREN OF THE SUN Read by Mark Nelson 19:58
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VIII. LANGUAGE WITHOUT SPEECH Read by Mark Nelson 23:40
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IX. AN AMAZING METROPOLIS Read by Mark Nelson 19:34
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X. IMPRISONMENT AND A WONDERFUL ESCAPE Read by Mark Nelson 23:42
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XI. BEFORE THE THRONE OF VENUS Read by Mark Nelson 19:38
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XII. MORE MARVELS Read by Mark Nelson 21:26
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XIII. WE FALL INTO TROUBLE AGAIN Read by Mark Nelson 17:18
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XIV. THE SUN GOD Read by Mark Nelson 17:54
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XV. AT THE MERCY OF FEARFUL ENEMIES Read by Mark Nelson 22:09
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XVI. DREADFUL CREATURES OF THE GLOOM Read by Mark Nelson 18:28
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XVII. EARTH MAGIC ON VENUS Read by Mark Nelson 23:46
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XVIII. WILD EDEN Read by Mark Nelson 17:54
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XIX. THE SECRET OF THE CAR Read by Mark Nelson 18:36
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XX. THE CORYBANTIA OF THE SUN Read by Mark Nelson 19:14
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XXI. THE EARTH Read by Mark Nelson 16:08
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