Symmes's Theory of Concentric Spheres (Classic Books)

by James McBride

First published 2018

Geologist John Cleves Symmes believes the Earth is hollow, with openings at the poles that lead to an inner world. When his theories are mocked, he recruits a crew to sail to the North Pole and prove his radical vision. But as their expedition pushes deeper into the unknown, they confront ghostly visions and a tightening grip of madness. Torn between scientific doubt and mystical possibility, Symmes and his team must decide whether to turn back or plunge into the abyss.

Genres: science-fiction, historical-fiction, adventure, mystery, 19th-century

Vibes: atmospheric, suspenseful, thought-provoking

Tropes: exploration, scientific-discovery, unreliable-narrator

74 pages · Paperback

Content warnings: mental-illness

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