A conversation unfolds about the fascinating discovery of a new species named AP, characterized by a nearly yard-long thigh bone found in a swamp. Details emerge about the missed opportunity to profit from these bones due to a salary dispute and the specific location where the bones and eggs were uncovered. The narrative weaves intricate elements of exploration, scientific intrigue, and legends, set against the backdrop of a remote and challenging environment.
Learn English with another short story. I'll read the entire story to you, and then go through the text again explaining and clarifying the main events and plenty of vocabulary. This is a wonderful adventure story written by HG Wells, a very influential and imaginative English writer from the late 19th century. The story is full of vivid descriptive language, action, adventure and extraordinary moments. I hope it captures your imagination and lets the English come alive in memorable ways.
The story starts after about 12 minutes.
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