jules verne travel to the center of the earth

'Let us first return to Hans,' he said, 'and bring the raft to this spot.' I was already darting down the gloomy tunnel when the Professor stopped me he, the man of impulse, counselled patience and coolness. That which another had done I supposed we might also do, and nothing that was not superhuman appeared impossible to me. I dismissed from my mind the past perils of the journey, the future danger of our return. Such were the glowing words of panegyric which fell upon my attentive ear, and I could not resist the sentiment of enthusiasm with which I too was infected. But for ever henceforth let this cape that advances into the sea discovered by yourself be known by your own illustrious name – Cape Saknussemm.' I too will inscribe my name upon this dark granite page. Your name, graven from stage to stage, leads the bold follower of your footsteps to the very centre of our planet's core, and there again we shall find your own name written with your own hand. You reserved the contemplation of these wonders for other eyes besides your own. 'Thou marvellous genius!' he cried, 'thou hast not forgotten one indication which might serve to lay open to mortals the road through the terrestrial crust and thy fellow–creatures may even now, after the lapse of three centuries, again trace thy footsteps through these deep and darksome ways. Whilst these reflections were occupying me, Professor Liedenbrock had launched into a somewhat rhapsodical eulogium, of which Arne Saknussemm was, of course, the hero. I could no longer doubt of the existence of that wonderful traveller and of the fact of his unparalleled journey, without the most glaring incredulity. Not only were the initials of the learned alchemist visible upon the living rock, but there lay the iron point with which the letters had been engraved. Yet at the sight of these two letters, engraved on this spot three hundred years ago, I stood aghast in dumb amazement. Since the start upon this marvellous pilgrimage I had been through so many astonishments that I might well be excused for thinking myself well hardened against any further surprise. You should visit Browse Happy and update your internet browser today! The embedded audio player requires a modern internet browser.

Jules verne travel to the center of the earth