The Lost World
Arthur Conan Doyle · 1912 · Novel
Explore this on the mapTrace its ancestors and descendants live in the tree.
It further popularized the 'lost world' concept, specifically focusing on the discovery of living dinosaurs and prehistoric life in an isolated environment.
What it is
A team of explorers journeys to a remote plateau in the Amazon where dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures still exist. It popularized the 'lost world' trope, bringing ancient creatures into a modern adventure setting.
↑Inherited from(2)
The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket· 1838↑ open
Poe's work explored unknown, perilous lands, setting a precedent for discovery of hidden worlds.
Journey to the Center of the Earth· 1864↑ open
Verne's novel established the 'lost world' subgenre with its discovery of prehistoric life in a hidden realm.