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One of the most popular and influential science fiction tales of all time, The Land That Time Forgot was first published in book form in 1924. Set on the lost island of Caspak in the South Pacific, this novel is a dazzling blend of imagination, daring adventure, and intriguing scientific... read more

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  • “Benson gave me a knowing smile, as much as to say: "Well you know and I know who did this." Yet I could not believe it was the girl.”
    Bowen J. Tyler
  • “i don't like irony," she said; "It indicaes a small soul.”
    Lys La Rue

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It must have been a little after three o'clock in the afternoon that it happened-the afternoon of June 3rd, 1916.

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Chapter 1
Chapter 2
Chapter 3
Chapter 4
Chapter 5
Chapter 6
Chapter 7
Chapter 8
Chapter 9
Chapter 10

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This is book 1 of 3 in Caspak. (standard series)

Followed by The People That Time Forgot.

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  1. Edgar Rice Burroughs (Author)

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Original Language: English
Publisher: A. C. McClurg
Country: United States of America
Publication Date: 1918
ISBN: N/A
Page Count: 422

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Reading Level: Young Adults

A great read for those into prehistoric things. As good, even, as 'A Journey to the Center of the Earth' by Jules Vernes.

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  • The Land That Time Forgot: Starring Doug MvClure, Co-Starring Don McEnery and Susan Penhaligon. An American International Release. Rated "PG".

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