The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne (English) Paperback Book

Description: The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne, Alex Dolby, Dr Keith Carabine 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 islands bountiful resources. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description 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 islands bountiful resources, eventually constructing a sophisticated society in miniature. The book is also an intriguing mystery story, for the island has a secret. AUTHOR: Jules Verne (1828 -1905) is a French author who, although he did not invent Science Fiction, was probably the most influential writer in the genre. Although basing many of his ideas on the latest technological advances of his time, his invention was so meticulous as to be totally convincing. His novels, such Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Journey to the Centre of Earth are classics of enduring popularity. Author Biography Jules Verne (1828-1905) used a combination of scientific facts and his imagination to take readers on extraordinary imaginative journeys to fantastic places. In such books as " Around the World in Eighty Days, From the Earth to the Moon, " and " Journey to the Center of the Earth, " he predicted many technological advances of the twentieth century, including the invention of the automobile, telephone, and nuclear submarines, as well as atomic power and travel to the moon by rocket. Details ISBN1840226242 Year 2010 ISBN-10 1840226242 ISBN-13 9781840226249 Format Paperback Series Wordsworth Classics Publication Date 2010-03-05 Imprint Wordsworth Editions Ltd Place of Publication Herts Country of Publication United Kingdom Media Book Pages 528 Publisher Wordsworth Editions Ltd Author Dr Keith Carabine Birth 1828 Death 1905 Short Title MYSTERIOUS ISLAND Residence Nantes Nantes Nante, FR Language English Illustrations black & white illustrations, maps DEWEY 843.8 UK Release Date 2010-03-05 AU Release Date 2010-03-05 NZ Release Date 2010-03-05 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:22982828;

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