The Mysterious Island (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161471588)

The Mysterious Island is a classic adventure novel written by Jules Verne. The story follows a group of five men who escape from a Confederate prison camp during the American Civil War by hijacking a hot air balloon. After being blown off course, they crash land on a remote and mysterious island in the Pacific Ocean.The men, led by the resourceful engineer Cyrus Smith, must use their skills and knowledge to survive on the island and uncover its secrets. They encounter strange and dangerous creatures, including giant birds and a mysterious sea monster. They also discover evidence that someone else has been living on the island before them.As they explore the island, the men discover a hidden underground cavern that contains a vast array of tools, weapons, and resources. With these supplies, they are able to build a comfortable and self-sufficient life on the island. However, they must also contend with the threat of pirates who are searching for treasure on the island.Throughout the novel, Verne weaves in themes of science, technology, and human ingenuity. The characters use their knowledge of chemistry, physics, and engineering to solve problems and overcome obstacles. The Mysterious Island is a thrilling adventure story that has captivated readers for generations.""Are we rising again?"" ""No. On the contrary."" ""Are we descending?"" ""Worse than that, captain! we are falling!"" ""For Heaven's sake heave out the ballast!"" ""There! the last sack is empty!"" ""Does the balloon rise?"" ""No!"" ""I hear a noise like the dashing of waves. The sea is below the car! It cannot be more than 500 feet from us!"" ""Overboard with every weight! ...everything!""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: 1161471588
ISBN-13: 9781161471588
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 562
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 2.61lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 1.25d