The Mysterious Island
May 2015 · Open Road Media
4.7star
127 reviews
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290
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About this ebook
In Jules Verne’s classic adventure tale, a hot air balloon is swept off course only to land on a faraway desert island
In the midst of the American Civil War, five prisoners hijack a hot air balloon to make their escape. Caught in the winds of a violent storm, the balloon is blown far, far away from its point of departure in Richmond, Virginia. When the craft crash-lands, its passengers find themselves castaways on an exotic island. Here they are forced to contend with wild animals, pirates, and an active volcano—in a fight for their very survival.
Beloved for well over a century, The Mysterious Island is an enduring adventure classic by the masterful Jules Verne.
This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
In the midst of the American Civil War, five prisoners hijack a hot air balloon to make their escape. Caught in the winds of a violent storm, the balloon is blown far, far away from its point of departure in Richmond, Virginia. When the craft crash-lands, its passengers find themselves castaways on an exotic island. Here they are forced to contend with wild animals, pirates, and an active volcano—in a fight for their very survival.
Beloved for well over a century, The Mysterious Island is an enduring adventure classic by the masterful Jules Verne.
This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Ratings and reviews
4.7
127 reviews
Jose R Magana
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May 25, 2020
One of the classics. sometimes felt too long but overall a good one. Not my favorite from Verne but definitely a good one to read.
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Bryson Worden
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August 2, 2017
A fantastic story that captivates the reader with its vivid descriptive storytelling, taking them into the story's adventure. Highly recommended!
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Cole Checketts
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February 20, 2019
The words and the way the characters speak is old-timey, but I like it. Kept me wanting to not put it down.
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About the author
Jules Verne (1828–1905) was a French author best known for his tales of adventure, including Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and Around the World in Eighty Days. A true visionary, Verne foresaw the skyscraper, the submarine, and the airplane, among many other inventions, and is now regarded as one of the fathers of science fiction.
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