Smokey God - Emerson, Willis George

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Résumé :
Written in the style of a factual account, this extraordinary novel details the experiences of a Norwegian sailor named Olaf Jensen, who sails to the centre of the earth through an entrance located at the North Pole. On his deathbed, Olaf recounts the two years he spent with Earth's internal residents - 12 foot tall beings whose capital city is purportedly the original Garden of Eden, and whose continued existence is facilitated by a 'smokey' sun at the centre of the planet. Although a remarkable and entertaining tale for any reader, this book is a must-have for anyone interested in the 'Hollow-Earth' theory and early speculative fiction around the topic. The subsurface world of Agharta is a recurring motif in paradisiacal mythos from around the world - the Valhalla of Norse mythology, Shangri-la, Tibet's Shambhalla, the Belovodia of Siberian shamanism - and as such this novel constitutes both a thoroughly entertaining and informative read. Willis George Emerson was an American writer, newspaperman, lawyer, and politician. Published in 1908, The Smokey God was his sixth book amongst other such as: The Man who Discovered Himself (1919), The Treasure of Hidden Valley (1915), and Winning Winds (1885). The Smokey God has been republished here with an introductory biography of the author.

Biographie:
Willis George Emerson (1856-1918) was a novelist, Chicago newspaperman, lawyer, politician and promoter, who formed the North American Copper Company in Wyoming and founded the town of Encampment, Wyoming.

Sommaire:
Willis George Emerson was born on March 28, 1856, in Blakesburg, Iowa. He was a writer, lawyer, and politician known for his adventure-filled novels and works that often blended elements of mystery, exploration, and speculative fiction. Emerson's most famous work, The Smoky God or a Voyage to the Inner World (1908), reflects his fascination with otherworldly journeys and the unknown. The novel is a mix of science fiction and adventure, capturing the imagination of readers with its tale of a subterranean world. Other notable works include The Treasure of Hidden Valley (1915) and A Vendetta of the Hills (1917), where he explored themes of justice, revenge, and the human condition set against the rugged landscapes of the American West. Throughout his life, Emerson also worked as a lawyer and politician, making contributions to his local community. However, it was his writing that left a lasting impact, particularly in the genres of adventure and historical fiction. Emerson's ability to craft compelling tales of personal and societal struggle ensured his place in early 20th-century literature....