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With an Introduction by Alex Dolby.
Translation by W.H.G. Kingston.
Jules Verne (1828-1905) is internationally famous as the author of a distinctive series of adventure stories describing new travel technologies which opened up the world and provided means to escape from it. The collective enthusiasm of generations of readers of his 'extraordinary voyages' was a key factor in the rise of modern science fiction.
In The Mysterious Island a group of men escape imprisonment during the American Civil War by stealing a balloon. Blown across the world, they are air-wrecked on a remote desert island. In a manner reminiscent of Robinson Crusoe, the men apply their scientific knowledge and technical skill to exploit the island's bountiful resources, eventually constructing a sophisticated society in miniature. The book is also an intriguing mystery story, for the island has a secret.
- Format: TradePaperback
- Author: Verne, Jules
- ISBN: 9781840226249
- Condition: Used
- Dimensions: 7.70 x 1.10
- Number Of Pages: 524
- Publication Year: 2010
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Each tale more wonderous than the last.
Klarissa B. - 5 years 8 months agoThis is perhaps my favorite of all the works of Jules Verne. A captivating, thrilling, and inspiring adventure. Verne is a master of dynamic, fast paced, and descriptive writing which beautifully conveys the dangers and the victories of his intellectually vast characters. This novel is one which I will always suggest to anyone who needs an idea for something great to read.
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