This striking gift edition presents Jules Verne's classic work Journey to the Centre of the Earth, featuring a luxurious, gold-embossed cover design, gilded page edges and patterned endpapers. This timeless tale takes readers on an extraordinary adventure alongside Professor Otto Lidenbrock and his young nephew, Axel. When they stumble upon an ancient manuscript revealing the existence of a hidden world beneath the Earth's surface, they set out on a perilous quest that defies the boundaries of human imagination. As they descend through deep, dark tunnels and encounter unimaginable perils, the explorers witness stunning natural wonders, encounter prehistoric creatures, and uncover clues about the Earth's history. This pocket-sized gift edition is based on the classic 1876 translation by Rev F. A. Malleson and later adapted for modern readers. It is beautifully presented with a gold embossed cover design, ivory pages, patterned endpapers and gold gilded page edges. Part of the Arcturus Ornate Classics series, this book makes wonderful gift for any lover of classic fiction. ABOUT THE SERIES: Arcturus Ornate Classics are beautifully bound editions of iconic literary works across history. These compact, foil-embossed hardbacks are printed using deluxe ivory paper and make the perfect gift.