It seemed as if the rock and castle assumed a new aspect every time I looked at them; and Arthurs Seat was perfect witchcraft. I don't wonder that anyone residing in Edinburgh should write poetically.

Washington Irving

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The Author

Edinburgh-born Arthur Conan Doyle is best known for creating the world's most famous detective - Sherlock Holmes.  He was a prolific writer, and in 1912 published The Lost World, a tale of dinosaurs and exploration.  It has spawned many film adaptations, and is considered to be the inspiration behind Jurassic Park.
 

The Story

Investigative journalist Ed Malone joins a band of explorers sent to South America to prove that deep in the jungle there is a forgotten world where dinosaurs and other prehistoric animals still survive. What do they find - and will they make it home to tell the tale?  It's the first Conan Doyle story featuring the larger-than-life Professor Challenger.

 

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The Lost World paperback cover

The Different Editions

 

The free paperback edition contains Conan Doyle's full and unabridged story.  This edition has been printed especially for The Lost World Read 2009. 


The Lost World quick read cover

 

The quick read edition has been created especially for The Lost World Read - it's an abridged version of The Lost World which features the highlights of the story and the cover stars are the adventurous duo Wallace & Gromit.  Perfect for either younger or less confident readers.


The Lost World Reader's Guide

 

The Reader's Guide is packed with information about Darwin, Conan Doyle and The Lost World - focusing on the key themes of dinosaurs, evolution and science fiction.  Featuring quizzes and book group notes, it's useful for all age groups and can also be read freely online.  For more background information, you can also visit www.lostworldread.com from 31st January 2009.


Darwin - comic biography

 

This brand new graphic biography about the life of Charles Darwin is in the style of a comic book, and includes his studies in Edinburgh. The biography sheds light on some of the ideas in The Lost World, and is a new take on the life of the famous man, whose 200th birthday is celebrated in 2009 with a series of Darwin200 events across the UK.

 

 

 

Read Online For Free

Can't get to your library to get a copy?  We've tried to make sure that as many people as possible can access The Lost World, so why not read it online or download the text?  The Herald newspaper will also run a serialisation of the book in February 2009.

 

Borrow A Copy

Libraries are full of free books. Extra copies of The Lost World will be available to borrow from Edinburgh's public libraries all through February, so there's no excuse - get reading!