Alternative History & Utopian Classic! As the Roman Empire was collapsing, some ships set out for Antarctica, to establish a base there. Fast forward to the 1800's, our hero Pym & companion Dirk Peters are swept into a strange uncharted region in the Antarctic Sea where they find an island utopia inhabited by the descendants of these 4th-century Romans. The city of Hili-li, inhabited by citizens of the Roman Empire who fled the barbarian invasions represent the height of Greco-Roman culture; and are mentally advanced. Within months of landing, 'the strange thermal phenomenon' which occasionally devastates the city returns; the winds shift so that a combination of a hurricane and a blizzard strikes Hili-li. This is a sequel to Edgar Allan Poe's novel, "The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket", which also inspired Jules Verne to write a sequel himself. Note: this book can be read and enjoyed completely on its own - Powerful and exciting! Complete Edition.