The translation appears to be the one published by George Routledge in 1876: at any rate, it matches the text of the recent Modern Library edition, which credits that volume.
On Mar 2, 2011, at 11:56 AM, Tad Davis <taddavis~at~me.com> wrote:
> Audible.com is offering a new reading (in English) of "Journey to the Center of the Earth." Translator unfortunately uncredited, but at least it's not Prof Otto Hardwigg and his nephew Harry!
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> If it's any help in identifying the translation, Lidenbrock throws his "nutcracker" cane into the corner and is in danger of becoming "an original." It's not Malleson, but I haven't turned up the source yet in my personal collection of English versions.
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> The reading is by Tim Curry - a bit old to be doing Axel, but quite enjoyable so far. (I've listened to the first three chapters.)
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> Audible has also produced a new recording of Robur the Conqueror, which I haven't looked at yet.
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> Tad Davis
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