The Lost World (1912) - Part 3

Hello and welcome to Episode 60. Today, we conclude our three-part discussion of The Lost World, Conan Doyle's classic novel from 1912.

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Synopsis

Having allied themselves with the Indian population of the Lost World and defeated their ape man oppressors, the Challenger expedition can now explore this strange realm in greater safety, although much of their energy is also expended in working out ways to escape from the mysterious plateau. Various elaborate methods are experimented with, but there may yet be a simpler route back to civilisation where they should reap the rewards of their hardships and discoveries. And they might not be leaving entirely empty handed…

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