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The Lost World

By Arthur Conan Doyle
Series: Modern Library Classics
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The Lost World by Arthur Conan Doyle is a thrilling adventure that explores a remote plateau where prehistoric creatures still survive. The novel combines elements of science fiction and exploration, inviting readers into a world of mystery and danger.
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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780812967258

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 14 January 2003

Country: United States

Imprint: Modern Library Inc

Illustration: 9 B&W ILLUSTRATIONS

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Michael Crichton

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 15.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 233g

Pages: 272

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Arthur Conan Doyle Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Series: Modern Library Classics

About the Author

Michael Crichton's novels include The Andromeda Strain, Congo, Jurassic Park, The Lost World, and Timeline; he is also the creator of the television series ER. He lives in Los Angeles.

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