Edgar Rice Burroughs takes readers on a thrilling adventure in Pellucidar (version 2), a realm hidden beneath the Earth's surface. The protagonist, David Innes, is a daring and resourceful hero who embarks on a journey into this mysterious world filled with prehistoric creatures and savage tribes.

Burroughs' vivid descriptions bring Pellucidar to life, immersing readers in a world unlike any other. The action-packed plot keeps readers on the edge of their seats as David faces countless challenges and dangers in his quest to survive and find a way back to the surface.

The characters are well-developed and engaging, each with their own motivations and personalities. From the noble warriors to the treacherous villains, the cast of characters adds depth and intrigue to the story.

Overall, Pellucidar (version 2) is a captivating read that will appeal to fans of adventure and science fiction. Burroughs' imaginative world-building and fast-paced storytelling make this book a must-read for anyone looking for a thrilling and immersive escape.

Book Description:
David Innes and his captive, a member of the reptilian Mahar master race of the interior world of Pellucidar, return from the surface world in the Iron Mole invented by his friend and companion in adventure Abner Perry.

Emerging in Pellucidar at an unknown location, David frees his captive. He names the place Greenwich and uses the technology he has brought to begin the systematic exploration and mapping of the unknown land while searching for his lost companions, Abner, Ghak, and Dian the Beautiful. He soon encounters and befriends a new ally, Ja the Mezop of the island country of Anoroc; later he finds Abner, from whom he learns that in his absence the human revolt against the Mahars has not been going well. In a parlay with the Mahars David bargains for information of his love Dian and his enemy Hooja the Sly One, which his foes agree to supply in return for the book containing the Great Secret of Mahar reproduction that David stole and hid in the previous novel. David undertakes to recover it, only to find that Hooja has been there before him and claimed Dian as his own reward of the Mahars!