The Mysterious Island Trilogy (Translated and Illustrated)
All three parts of Jules Verne's master work with 75 illustrations: Stranded on the Mysterious Island, Cyrus Smith, Neb, Spilett, Pencroft and Herbert, endure bad weather and stay alive through multiple adventures; they even domesticate an orangutan —Master Jup. There is a mystery on the island in the form of unseen and unexpected events which are responsible for Cyrus' survival after falling from the balloon, a mysterious rescue of Top from a dugong, the appearance of a box of supplies and equipment, and other seemingly inexplicable occurrences. Then, the islanders find a message in a bottle directing them to rescue a castaway on Tabor Island. On their return trip to Lincoln Island, Spilett, Pencroft and Herbert lose their way in a tempest but are guided back to Granite House by a mysterious signal fire ...
After settling down the castaways begin to civilize the island; along the way, it becomes more and more evident that there is a presence, a mysterious genie who seems to be watching over Cyrus Smith and his companions, and helps them in all difficult, even tragic circumstances. In this 3rd book of the Mysterious Island, we discover the origin of this mysterious protector.
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The Mysterious Island Trilogy (Translated and Illustrated)
All three parts of Jules Verne's master work with 75 illustrations: Stranded on the Mysterious Island, Cyrus Smith, Neb, Spilett, Pencroft and Herbert, endure bad weather and stay alive through multiple adventures; they even domesticate an orangutan —Master Jup. There is a mystery on the island in the form of unseen and unexpected events which are responsible for Cyrus' survival after falling from the balloon, a mysterious rescue of Top from a dugong, the appearance of a box of supplies and equipment, and other seemingly inexplicable occurrences. Then, the islanders find a message in a bottle directing them to rescue a castaway on Tabor Island. On their return trip to Lincoln Island, Spilett, Pencroft and Herbert lose their way in a tempest but are guided back to Granite House by a mysterious signal fire ...
After settling down the castaways begin to civilize the island; along the way, it becomes more and more evident that there is a presence, a mysterious genie who seems to be watching over Cyrus Smith and his companions, and helps them in all difficult, even tragic circumstances. In this 3rd book of the Mysterious Island, we discover the origin of this mysterious protector.
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The Mysterious Island Trilogy (Translated and Illustrated)

The Mysterious Island Trilogy (Translated and Illustrated)

The Mysterious Island Trilogy (Translated and Illustrated)

The Mysterious Island Trilogy (Translated and Illustrated)

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All three parts of Jules Verne's master work with 75 illustrations: Stranded on the Mysterious Island, Cyrus Smith, Neb, Spilett, Pencroft and Herbert, endure bad weather and stay alive through multiple adventures; they even domesticate an orangutan —Master Jup. There is a mystery on the island in the form of unseen and unexpected events which are responsible for Cyrus' survival after falling from the balloon, a mysterious rescue of Top from a dugong, the appearance of a box of supplies and equipment, and other seemingly inexplicable occurrences. Then, the islanders find a message in a bottle directing them to rescue a castaway on Tabor Island. On their return trip to Lincoln Island, Spilett, Pencroft and Herbert lose their way in a tempest but are guided back to Granite House by a mysterious signal fire ...
After settling down the castaways begin to civilize the island; along the way, it becomes more and more evident that there is a presence, a mysterious genie who seems to be watching over Cyrus Smith and his companions, and helps them in all difficult, even tragic circumstances. In this 3rd book of the Mysterious Island, we discover the origin of this mysterious protector.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781663525789
Publisher: Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date: 07/03/2020
Pages: 402
Product dimensions: 6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.89(d)

About the Author

About The Author

Widely regarded as the father of modern science fiction, Jules Verne (1828-1905) wrote more than seventy books and created hundreds of memorable characters. His most popular novel, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, is not only a brilliant piece of scientific prophecy, but also a thrilling story with superb, subtle characterizations.

Date of Birth:

February 8, 1828

Date of Death:

March 24, 1905

Place of Birth:

Nantes, France

Place of Death:

Amiens, France

Education:

Nantes lycée and law studies in Paris
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