The Mysterious Island: The Secret Of The Island (1875) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781165867530)

The Mysterious Island: The Secret Of The Island is a novel written by Jules Verne in 1875. The story follows the adventures of five men who escape a Confederate prison in a hot air balloon during the American Civil War. They crash land on a deserted island in the South Pacific and must use their skills and ingenuity to survive and eventually thrive on the island. The men, Cyrus Smith, his dog Top, Gideon Spilett, Herbert Brown, and Neb, discover that the island is not as deserted as they originally thought. They encounter strange and mysterious occurrences that lead them to believe that someone else is on the island with them. As they explore the island further, they discover that it is filled with hidden treasures and secrets that they must uncover in order to survive.Throughout the novel, the men face various challenges such as building shelter, finding food and water, and defending themselves against wild animals. They also work together to solve the mysteries of the island and uncover its secrets. The Mysterious Island: The Secret Of The Island is a thrilling adventure novel that combines elements of science fiction, mystery, and survival. It is a classic work of literature that has been enjoyed by readers for over a century.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: 1165867532
ISBN-13: 9781165867530
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 450
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.82lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 1.13d