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overlords-collection
The Overlords collect and preserve specimens of Earth's fauna, including large animals like elephants and marine creatures, reflecting their anthropological interest.
1 chapter across 1 book
Childhood’s End (1953)Arthur C. Clarke
Chapter 16
In this chapter, Jan visits a deep-sea laboratory via submarine to explore the mysterious and alien world beneath the ocean's surface, highlighting humanity's limited understanding of Earth's own depths. The narrative juxtaposes the Overlords' scientific curiosity and collection of Earth's creatures with Jan's fascination and apprehension about the unknown, culminating in his arrival at the Deep Sea Lab where Professor Sullivan is conducting research.