The Giant Raft, Part 2: The Cryptogram (1882) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781120977045)

The Giant Raft, Part 2: The Cryptogram is a novel by Jules Verne, originally published in 1882. It is the second part of the two-part series, with the first part being titled The Floating Island. The story follows the adventures of a group of castaways who find themselves stranded on a giant raft in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. The novel begins with the group, led by the French engineer, Engineer Serko, attempting to solve a cryptogram that they found on the raft. The cryptogram contains clues that lead the group to believe that there may be a hidden treasure on the raft. As they search for the treasure, they encounter numerous obstacles and challenges, including a fierce storm and a group of hostile natives.Throughout the novel, Verne weaves in themes of science and technology, as the group uses their knowledge of engineering and physics to solve problems and overcome obstacles. The novel also explores themes of human nature, as the castaways must work together and rely on each other to survive.Overall, The Giant Raft, Part 2: The Cryptogram is a thrilling adventure story that showcases Verne's talent for blending science, adventure, and human drama into a compelling narrative.From The Lovell�������s Library, A Weekly Publication.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: 1120977045
ISBN-13: 9781120977045
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 02/17/2010
Pages: 144
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.85lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d