What Lies Beneath

The Secret Life of the World Below

John Pritchett

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John Pritchett
26 November 2025

Archaeology; Microbiology (non-medical); Geology & the lithosphere

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Beneath our feet lies Earth's oldest story-one of stone, silence, and survival. From billion-year-old bedrock to hidden aquifers, from catacombs and lost cities to microbes thriving in darkness, What Lies Beneath takes readers on a journey into the secret life of the underground.

John Pritchett reveals how geology, biology, and history converge below the surface:

Discover the fragile miracle of topsoil and the restless pulse of bedrock. Explore aquifers, subterranean rivers, and vast cave systems alive with unique ecosystems. Meet microbes and blind creatures that endure without sunlight, redefining the boundaries of life. Unearth ancient tombs, catacombs, and underground cities that sheltered civilizations and preserved memory. Trace humanity's descent into the earth for survival, belief, and power-from sacred chambers to mines that built empires.

Blending science, history, and philosophy, this book uncovers how the underground has shaped landscapes, cultures, and imagination itself. It is both a chronicle of deep time and a meditation on mystery-reminding us that the ground beneath us is not inert, but alive with stories waiting to be told.

For readers of science, history, and cultural exploration, What Lies Beneath offers a captivating descent into the hidden world below.

By: John Pritchett
Imprint: John Pritchett
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 140mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 68g
ISBN: 9798232141363
Pages: 48
Publication Date: 26 November 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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