The Poison Belt

Interesting Facts

• The book continues the adventures of Professor Challenger, who first appeared in the novel «The Lost World».
• The plot revolves around a global catastrophe caused by Earth's passage through a cloud of poisonous ether.
• The main characters, including Professor Challenger, isolate themselves in his home to survive the catastrophe using oxygen tanks.
• The novel explores themes of human nature, survival, and scientific progress in crisis conditions.
• The book was written in the early 20th century, a time when scientific discoveries and theories were actively discussed in society, which is reflected in the plot and ideas of the work.