+ Dr. Von Hardwigg, the star of the , had discovered a manuscript that says one can see the center of the earth by “following volcanic tubes in the crater of a volcano in Iceland”. Thus, the story revolves around his adventure along with his nephew, Harry, who accompanied him on his quest, and Hans, his guide in the volcanoes of Iceland. Their adventure, as narrated from the point of view of Harry, involves not only the travels, but also their crazy encounter with natural hazards and prehistoric animals. It was later clarified by , the author, that he is not attempting a new theory (there was not so much information about Earth’s core then), but rather, the show was a pure product of his imagination.The learned Professor Liedenbrock purchases a priceless treasure—a used book which turns out to have been written by Heims Kringla of Snorre Turlleson, the most famous Icelandic author of the twelfth century! It's a runic manuscript which chronicles the Norwegian princes who ruled in Iceland. The professor is fascinated, however, when a dirty slip of parchment falls from the back of the manuscript. It is a cryptogram written by the great alchemist Arne Saknussemm sometime in the 16th century... a cryptogram, which when decoded and translated reads: "Descend into the crater of Sneffels jokul, into which the shadow of the mountain Scartaris falls before the kalends of July, bold traveller, and you shall reach the centre of the earth. I have done this. Arne Saknussemm." The professor bullies his nephew, Axel, to accompany him to Iceland where they hire a guide. The rest of the tale is an account of their journey... into the centre of the Earth! Click here to read more about Journey To The Center Of The Earth