The Lost World is a classic adventure novel that follows Professor Challenger, a bold and controversial scientist who claims to have discovered a remote plateau where prehistoric creatures still survive. Determined to prove the truth, a team of explorers travels deep into the Amazon jungle, facing dangerous landscapes, mysterious tribes, and terrifying dinosaurs. As they journey through this uncharted land, each member of the expedition is pushed to the limits of courage and survival. Packed with excitement, suspense, and discovery, the novel remains one of Doyle’s most thrilling works beyond his famous Sherlock Holmes stories.
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📝 Story Summary
The novel begins with journalist Edward Malone seeking a daring assignment to impress the woman he loves. He joins the eccentric Professor Challenger, who claims to have found living dinosaurs in South America. Along with Professor Summerlee and adventurer Lord John Roxton, the team sets off on a perilous expedition. After reaching the remote plateau, they become trapped and must survive attacks from dinosaurs and hostile ape-men. The group later allies with a tribe of natives, helping them defeat their enemies. In the end, they escape and return to London with proof of their findings—though Challenger keeps the most astonishing discovery a secret until the final page.
👤 About the Author – Sir Arthur Conan Doyle
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle (1859–1930) was a Scottish writer best known for creating the iconic detective Sherlock Holmes. Beyond detective fiction, Doyle wrote historical novels, science-fiction adventures, plays, and essays. The Lost World marked the beginning of his Professor Challenger series, showcasing his interest in scientific discovery and exploration. Doyle’s works are celebrated for their imagination, sharp characterization, and strong narrative style. His storytelling continues to influence modern literature, movies, and popular culture.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
1. What genre is The Lost World?
It is a science-fiction adventure novel featuring exploration, prehistoric creatures, and survival.
2. Is The Lost World part of a series?
Yes. It is the first book in the Professor Challenger series.
3. Is the story suitable for younger readers?
Generally yes, though it includes action scenes, dinosaurs, and tribal conflicts.
4. Why is the book important?
It helped popularize dinosaur adventure stories and inspired the “lost world” genre.
📄 Contents of the File (Table of Contents)
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Final Notes / Illustrations (if included)
Introduction
Chapter 1: There Are Heroisms All Round Us
Chapter 2: Try Your Luck with Professor Challenger
Chapter 3: He Is a Perfectly Impossible Person
Chapter 4: It’s Just the Very Biggest Thing in the World
Chapter 5: Question!
Chapter 6: I Was the Flail of the Lord
Chapter 7: To-Morrow We Disappear into the Unknown
Chapter 8: The Outlying Pickets of the New World
Chapter 9: Who Could Have Foreseen It?
Chapter 10: The Most Wonderful Things Have Happened
Chapter 11: For Once I Was the Hero
