Minos of Sardanes
The narrative follows a perilous expedition to the Antarctic, where a ship navigates through a tumultuous sea amidst a catastrophic volcanic eruption. Two men, Polaris Janess and Zenas Wright, are central figures aboard the vessel, driven by a mission to save the inhabitants of the mystical valley of Sardanes, threatened by the eruption's destructive forces. Polaris, a young man raised in the wilderness, has a personal stake in the mission, having previously rescued Rose Emer, an American heiress, from the valley. The expedition is fraught with danger, as the crew races against time to reach Sardanes before the volcanic activity obliterates it. The narrative vividly describes the chaotic beauty of the Antarctic landscape, with molten lava and icebergs creating a surreal backdrop. Tensions arise between Polaris and Captain Scoland, who harbors resentment towards him for winning Rose's affection. As they push forward, the urgency of their quest intensifies, with the fate of a nation hanging in the balance. The story explores themes of duty, sacrifice, and the clash between civilization and nature, as the characters confront both external and internal conflicts on their journey into the heart of chaos.
By Charles B. Stilson · First published 1920 · Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, Adventure · 7 chapters
Contents
- THE DRIVE AGAINST DEATH
- THE CURSE OF ANALOS
- THE LAUGHTER OF MEMENE
- BATTLE ON LATMOS
- THE WARNING OF THE LAST MOON
- BACK TO LIFE AND LIGHT
- FOLLOWING NATURE'S TRAIL