The Poison Belt
Summary
«The Poison Belt» is a science fiction novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, where Professor Challenger and his friends face a global catastrophe. Earth is endangered by passing through a cosmic belt that emits a deadly gas. Professor Challenger predicts the disaster and invites his friends—journalist Malone, Professor Summerlee, and Lord John Roxton—to his home to endure the event. They seal themselves in an airtight room, stocked with oxygen. Soon, they discover that the entire world has fallen asleep, and only they remain conscious. After several days of waiting, they decide to venture outside and find that the gas has dissipated, and people are beginning to awaken. The novel ends on an optimistic note, as humanity is given a second chance at life.
