The Land of the Changing Sun by Will N. Harben
"The Land of the Changing Sun" by Will N. Harben is a novel likely written in the late 19th century. The story follows two young aeronauts, Harry Johnston and Charles Thorndyke, who find themselves in an extraordinary situation after their balloon crashes on a mysterious island. As they attempt to navigate their circumstances, they encounter an advanced civilization that operates under drastically different environmental and social conditions. At the start of thenarrative, the two main characters regain consciousness in their balloon as it drifts toward the ocean, having been caught in a storm. They recall the harrowing memory of a professor who fell from the balloon, intensifying the sense of peril they face. As they descend towards the ocean, they notice an island and successfully launch themselves from the balloon into the water, managing to swim to safety. Once on the island, they discover signs of civilization, including a strange path and silver objects, hinting at an advanced society. The opening portion sets a thrilling tone filled with suspense and curiosity, as their adventures lead them into the unknown world of the "Land of the Changing Sun." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Harben, Will N. (Will Nathaniel), 1858-1919 |
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| Title | The Land of the Changing Sun |
| Credits | Produced by Judith Boss, and David Widger |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 81.1 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 3046 |
| Release Date | Jan 1, 2002 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 329 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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