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The Crystal Sceptre: A Story of Adventure

    The Crystal Sceptre: A Story of Adventure is a Victorian science fiction novel by Philip Verrill Mighels. Readers will find themes of jungles, Ballooning and jungle survival.

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    About The Crystal Sceptre: A Story of Adventure

    "The Crystal Sceptre: A Story of Adventure" by Philip Verrill Mighels is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story follows the protagonist, who finds himself in a perilous situation after a tumultuous balloon ride leads to the crash in an uncharted jungle. As he navigates this strange land, he encounters a tribe of creatures he refers to as "Missing Links," marking his journey as one of survival and unexpected alliances. The opening of the narrative plunges readers into high-stakes adventure, beginning with the protagonist's desperate struggle to maintain control of a balloon threatened by a ferocious storm. Following a harrowing series of events that leads to his crash landing, he finds himself amidst a group of peculiar, humanoid creatures. These beings, a fusion of man and animal, initially observe him with curiosity and caution. The tension escalates when they are attacked by monstrous orangutans, forcing the protagonist into a fight for survival where he must choose sides and form crucial alliances. The emergence from this conflict sets the stage for his further interactions with the tribe as he attempts to understand their society and find a way to navigate this new reality.
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    Themes, setting & tropes

    Genres

    Subjects

    • Science fiction
    • Jungles
    • Adventure and adventurers
    • Ballooning
    • Jungle survival

    Quick answers

    Who wrote The Crystal Sceptre: A Story of Adventure?

    The Crystal Sceptre: A Story of Adventure was written by Philip Verrill Mighels.

    What genre is The Crystal Sceptre: A Story of Adventure?

    It is usually shelved as Victorian Science Fiction.

    Is The Crystal Sceptre: A Story of Adventure free to read?

    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to The Crystal Sceptre: A Story of Adventure?

    Readers who like it often enjoy The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, She and Frankenstein; or, The Modern Prometheus.

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