When the World Shook Being an Account of the Great Adventure of Bastin, Bickley and Arbuthnot

"When the World Shook" by H. Rider Haggard is a tale of exploration and self-discovery centered on the adventures of Humphrey Arbuthnot and his companions, Bastin and Bickley. They journey into uncharted territories of both the physical world and the nature of existence. This novel intricately weaves together destiny, spirituality, and science as the three friends confront extraordinary events that challenge their core beliefs. Humphrey's background and relationships with Bastin, a humble clergyman, and Bickley, a practical surgeon, set the stage for their voyage into the South Seas, where their clashing perspectives fuel the revelations ahead, promising an odyssey that questions the essence of life itself amidst an expansive universe.