Jules Verne's "The Underground City; Or, The Black Indies," sometimes referred to as "The Child of the Cavern," deftly marries adventure and science fiction within the rich tapestry of 19th-century literature. Set against the backdrop of a vast subterranean world, the novel follows a group of explorers who navigate the depths of a cavern, uncovering both the marvels and terrors of this hidden doma...