Godfrey Morgan: A Californian Mystery (1921) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163975923)

Godfrey Morgan: A Californian Mystery is a novel written by the French author Jules Verne and first published in 1921. The story follows the adventures of Godfrey Morgan, a wealthy young man from San Francisco who, along with his friend Tartlet, sets out on a sailing trip to the South Seas. However, their journey takes an unexpected turn when they are kidnapped by a group of Polynesian natives and taken to a mysterious island. The island is ruled by a tyrannical queen who forces Godfrey and Tartlet to participate in a series of dangerous challenges in order to win their freedom. Along the way, the two friends encounter a number of strange and exotic creatures, including giant turtles, giant spiders, and a sea monster. As they struggle to survive and escape from the island, they must also confront their own fears and weaknesses. The novel is a classic adventure story that showcases Verne's imaginative storytelling and his fascination with science and technology. It is a thrilling tale of survival, courage, and friendship that will captivate readers of all ages.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Jules Verne
ISBN-10: 1163975923
ISBN-13: 9781163975923
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 294
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.87lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.62d