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Plutonia Paperback – March 2, 2024
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Climb aboard the Arctic schooner North Star with a team of scientists and explorers as they enter into the depths of Plutonia, an underground world of rivers, lakes, volcanoes, and strange vegetation, a world which has its own sun—Pluto— and is inhabited by monstrous animals and primitive people.
Published almost a century before the Hollow Earth setting of the Godzilla Monsterverse re-entered the popular imagination, Plutonia is one of the earliest pieces of fiction to delve into the details of what a Hollow Earth might look like.
Plutonia is one of the earliest examples of Soviet science fiction, and immediately became a perennial children's favorite among Russian-speaking audiences. Penned by the renowned Soviet geologist and author Vladimir Obruchev, this pioneering work seamlessly blends elements of prehistoric fantasy with in-depth commentary on the natural sciences.
Distinguishing itself from the fantastical journeys depicted in Jules Verne's Journey to the Center of the Earth or Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World, Plutonia aims for a more realistic portrayal of its extraordinary setting, grounding its adventure in scientific theory and geological discovery.
Written with the younger audience in mind, Obruchev's Plutonia serves a dual purpose: to enchant with its adventurous storyline and to enlighten with its scientific underpinnings. The author's dedication to realism and scientific accuracy is evident throughout the book, as it introduces complex concepts of geology and paleontology in an accessible and engaging manner.
- Print length342 pages
- LanguageEnglish
- Publication dateMarch 2, 2024
- Dimensions6 x 0.78 x 9 inches
- ISBN-13979-8883568380
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- ASIN : B0CX15HBHH
- Publisher : Independently published
- Publication date : March 2, 2024
- Language : English
- Print length : 342 pages
- ISBN-13 : 979-8883568380
- Item Weight : 1.29 pounds
- Dimensions : 6 x 0.78 x 9 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #1,092,516 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #376 inRussian & Soviet Literature (Books)
- #3,082 inHard Science Fiction (Books)
- #5,249 inExploration Science Fiction
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- Reviewed in the United States on November 22, 2019Written in 1915 by a scientist, this was admittedly inspired by Jules Verne's "JOURNEY TO THE CENTER OF THE EARTH," but the author updated the paleontology in the story. It's really intended for young readers but anyone can enjoy it. It is interesting for being a period piece and for the Russian cultural background apparent in the book.
Be prepared to do a bit of go ogling to enhance your knowledge of scientific instruments! ;) - Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2015This was an interesting read. I should say this book ought to be a must read for any fan of the "lost world' or "lost continent" genre. They is a very nice mix of practical science (from the time the book was written) and the elements of prehistoric sci-fi. Considering the book was written from behind the Iron Curtain there is almost no political content. It reads a little like Journey to the Center of the Earth or The Lost World, kind of.
- Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2008An excellent book once again in print. A 1914 Russian expedition to the Arctic finds that prehistory still lives. I read this book as a teen in the later 1960s (how it ended up in a public library in a tiny Southern town would probably be a good tale). Dr. Vladimir A. Obruchev must have been one heck of a writer considering how well his prose survived translation. This is one of the books that got me involved with the Earth sciences.
- Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2008I read this book in 1964 when I was 14 years old and have always associated it with the song "just like Romeo and Juliet, by The Reflections, which was popular at the time. This story enthralled me at the time and simply owning this classic now is the fulfillment of a lifetime goal.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 24, 2016Besides being best dinosaurs adventure book ever written, its vintage 1957 print in very nice condition. Awesome old school illustrations!
So glad I got it. Worth every penny! - Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2017Great product, Thank you.
- Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2001I wasn't a big fan of Russian authors. During my visits to a bookstore in India, I found the title "Plutonia" appealing and bought the book because it was very cheap: 3 US cents.
You may have heard of Jules Verne's "Journey to the Center of the Earth". "Plutonia" is similar but updated; a story of Russian scientists who travel into the northern Arctic thinking they will discover some unknown land and it will be a part of Russia. However, they experience some inexplicable events during their travels: an extremely continental deep depression into the earth's surface near the Arctic, and warm, fertile lands near the "North Pole", and the strange position of the Sun. Plus, the strange behavior of the barometer, the compass and the altimeter. They also find primitive animals long extinct from Earth.
The explorers realize that they have traveled to the earth's inner surface. After that, the more they go into the inner surface, which they now call "Plutonia", the more they travel back in time and experience the flora and fauna of the different stages of Earth's history. The author, V. A. Obruchev, takes the reader through a journey that is so realistic.
The book is not only about dinosaurs; the scientists have some fun too. The explorers get robbed by ants, yes ants, and they have a hard time figuring out who robbed them in that unmanned land. Later, they have an encounter with the primitive people. The best part about the scientists is the decisions they make; they are very knowledgeable and find the most effective and quick solutions or explanations to any problems, plus, they have a good sense of humor. After all, they are scientists. V. A. Obruchev, himself a geologist, is a very good author and "Plutonia" is the best si-fi book I've ever read.
