Project Gutenberg 2003-03-01 Public domain in the USA. 243 Verne, Jules 1828 1905 Verne, Júlio Verne, Jules Gabriël Verne, Jules Gabriel Verne, Gyula Maître du monde. English The Master of the World Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Master_of_the_World_(novel) Translation of Maître du monde. Norm Wolcott. HTML version by Al Haines. "The Master of the World" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel written during the late 19th century. The book delves into themes of technological advancement and human curiosity, following the compelling journey of Chief Inspector John Strock as he investigates the mysterious phenomena surrounding the Great Eyrie, a mountain in North Carolina rumored to be housing a dangerous volcanic threat or something even more sinister. Central to the plot is the enigmatic presence of a remarkable inventor whose inventions, encompassing both a swift automobile and a mysterious boat, have astounded the world. At the start of the novel, the narrative is set with John Strock, the head inspector of the federal police, recounting the unusual events that have unfolded near Morganton, North Carolina. The local populace is abuzz with anxiety about the potential eruption of the Great Eyrie, heightened by strange noises and visual phenomena emanating from the mountain. Strock is dispatched to investigate these occurrences, leading him to engage with the local mayor and guides as they attempt to uncover the truth behind the Great Eyrie. The tension builds as Strock's mission is challenged not only by the natural landscape but also by the possibility of encountering an extraordinary invention—a machine that unites the capabilities of land, sea, and air in ways never before imagined—hinting at a conflict between man’s relentless pursuit of knowledge and the mysteries that may lie beyond human comprehension. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 72.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Science fiction Adventure stories North Carolina -- Fiction Technological innovations -- Fiction PQ Text Movie Books Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: French Literature 288000 2025-08-02T09:11:07.817548 text/html 295154 2021-06-05T00:35:48 text/html 386720 2025-08-02T09:11:12.016593 application/epub+zip 386578 2025-08-02T09:11:08.616578 application/epub+zip 174563 2025-08-02T09:11:08.166540 application/epub+zip 466707 2025-08-02T09:11:15.082592 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 447518 2025-08-02T09:11:11.708592 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 236009 2022-09-02T11:55:44.690180 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 270338 2025-08-02T09:11:07.407598 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 270118 2021-06-05T00:37:17 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20916 2025-08-02T09:11:15.225513 application/rdf+xml 15433 2025-08-02T09:11:08.280583 image/jpeg 2635 2025-08-02T09:11:08.221573 image/jpeg 99811 2021-06-05T00:37:47 application/octet-stream application/zip 363258 2021-06-05T00:38:10 application/octet-stream application/zip 363098 2025-08-02T09:11:07.853565 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia pt.wikipedia fr.wikipedia