La très catastrophique visite du zoo

Joël Dicker

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The People That Time Forgot is a science fiction novel written by Edgar Rice Burroughs. It is the second book in the Caspak trilogy and was first published in 1918. The story is set in a world where dinosaurs and other prehistoric creatures still exist, and follows the adventures of a group of explorers who become stranded on the island of Caspak.The main character is an American named Bowen Tyler, who is on a mission to find his friend Tom Billings, who disappeared while exploring the island. Along the way, he meets a British woman named Lys La Rue, who is also searching for her missing brother.Together, they encounter a variety of dangers, including vicious dinosaurs, hostile tribes of prehistoric humans, and treacherous terrain. They also discover that Caspak is divided into different regions, each with its own unique ecosystem and inhabitants.As they travel deeper into the island, Tyler and La Rue uncover a sinister plot involving a group of German soldiers who are attempting to establish a secret base on Caspak. They must use their wits and courage to outsmart the Germans and escape the island before it's too late.The People That Time Forgot is a thrilling adventure story that combines elements of science fiction, fantasy, and action. It is a classic of the genre and has been adapted into several films and television shows over the years.Caprona has always been considered a more or less mythical land, though it is vouched for by an eminent navigator of the eighteenth century; but Bowen's narrative made it seem very real, however many miles of trackless ocean lay between us and it. Yes, the narrative had us guessing. We were agreed that it was most improbable.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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