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When a mysterious sea creature terrorizes the oceans, Professor Aronnax, his faithful servant Conseil, and the harpooner Ned Land embark on an expedition to hunt it down. However, they soon discover that the “monster” is the Nautilus—an astonishing submarine commanded by the enigmatic Captain Nemo. On board, they will experience a fascinating journey beneath the waves, exploring submarine forests, sunken treasures, and marvelous creatures, while facing secrets, dangers, and Nemo’s relentless obsession.

Step beyond the stars and into the boundless imagination of the genre’s greatest visionaries with The Masters of Science Fiction Short Stories—a powerful collection of timeless tales from the pioneers who shaped modern science fiction.

A Signature Performance: Tim Curry, the source of our inspiration, returns – this time, he captures the quirky enthusiasm of this goofily visionary adventure.

One of the most celebrated tales of all time, Around the World in 80 Days is part high-octane thriller, part fascinating fantasy travelogue. Pragmatic gambler Phileas Fogg has made a gentlemanly wager to the members of his exclusive club: that he can circle the world in just 80 days, right down to the minute. Fetching his newly appointed French valet, Fogg embarks on a fabulous journey across land and sea - by steamer, rail, and elephant - to win the bet of a lifetime.

Based on the true story of Alexander Selkirk, who survived alone for almost five years on an uninhabited island off the coast of Chile, The Mysterious Island is considered by many to be Jules Verne’s masterpiece. “Wide-eyed mid-nineteenth-century humanistic optimism in a breezy, blissfully readable translation by Stump” (Kirkus Reviews), here is the enthralling tale of five men and a dog who land in a balloon on a faraway, fantastic island of bewildering goings-on and their struggle to survive....

In Search of the Castaways is a thrilling Jules Verne novel in which Lord and Lady Glenarvan, along with Captain Grant’s children, embark on a worldwide journey to rescue shipwreck survivors. Their search takes them across South America, Australia, and New Zealand, encountering danger at every turn.

The Ultimate Science Fiction Mega Collection contains 24 of the greatest science-fiction works ever written.

During the year 1866, ships of several nations spot a mysterious sea monster, which some suggest to be a giant narwhal. The United States government assembles an expedition in New York City to find and destroy the monster. Professor Pierre Aronnax, a French marine biologist and narrator of the story, who happens to be in New York at the time, receives a last-minute invitation to join the expedition which he accepts. Canadian whaler and master harpoonist Ned Land and Aronnax's faithful servant Conseil are also brought aboard.

Dive into an epic journey beneath the waves with "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea: Adapted for Modern Readers." Jules Verne's timeless classic comes alive in this freshly updated edition, inviting you to explore the mysteries of the deep with a clarity and style that appeals to today's readers. Join the enigmatic Captain Nemo and his extraordinary submarine, the Nautilus, as they navigate uncharted waters filled with wonder and peril. Set against the backdrop of the 19th century's scientific curiosity and adventurism, this adaptation preserves Verne's fascinating plot and rich themes ...

Professor Lidenbrock, a brilliant scholar with an unyielding stubbornness, manages to interpret an ancient parchment after patiently restoring meaning to its mysterious symbols. What dangers can arise from the simple act of reading! That discovery will inevitably lead Lidenbrock, his young nephew Axel, and the brave hunter Hans Bjelke to the very center of the Earth, a place filled with prehistoric creatures, colossal storms, and other hazards they considered of little consequence.

Embark on a thrilling adventure with Jules Verne’s "Around the World in Eighty Days: Adapted for Modern Readers." This refreshed edition breathes new life into the classic tale with clean formatting and contemporary typography, making it more accessible for today's audience. The adapted language ensures clarity while preserving Verne’s original tone, allowing modern readers to dive seamlessly into the whirlwind journey that has captivated imaginations for generations. Set against the backdrop of the 19th century, this timeless narrative follows Phileas Fogg in a daring race against the ...

Dive into the thrilling narrative of The great explorers of the 19th century, the third volume of the acclaimed series Celebrated travels and travellers. This captivating installment takes you through a remarkable era of exploration and discovery, featuring chapters like The dawn of a century of discovery, The exploration and colonization of Africa, and The oriental scientific movement and American discoveries. Journey further with accounts of Voyages round the world and Polar expeditions, delve into the exploits of French circumnavigators, and explore the gripping tales of Polar expeditions ...

Dive into the world of exploration with Celebrated Travels and Travellers, a captivating work by the renowned adventure storyteller Jules Verne. While best known for his fiction, Verne also crafted insightful non-fiction that illuminates the history of geographical discovery. This first volume, titled Exploration of the World, spans from 505 B.C. to the end of the 17th century, offering a vivid narrative thats both informative and engaging. The subsequent volumes, The Great Navigators of the 18th Century and The Great Navigators of the 19th Century, continue this thrilling journey through time...

Dive into the captivating world of exploration with The Great Navigators of the 18th Century, the second volume in the Celebrated Travels and Travellers series. Building on the foundation laid in the first volume, Exploration of the World, which chronicles adventures from B.C. 505 to the close of the 17th century, this installment takes you through the remarkable journeys of legendary navigators who shaped our understanding of the globe. The third volume will further illuminate the tales of The Great Explorers and Travellers of the 19th Century. Join Kajo and Piotr Nater as they guide you ...

From the pen of one of the literary world’s finest explorers of the imagination, these classic tales of fantastical habitats and intrepid adventurers delve deep into every mysterious corner of planet Earth. Whether you’ve adventured with Verne before or are only just setting off on your maiden voyage, this collection encompasses the most extraordinary adventures the father of science fiction has to offer.

After hijacking a balloon from a Confederate camp, a band of five northern prisoners escape the American Civil War. Seven thousand miles later, they drop from the clouds onto an uncharted volcanic island in the Pacific. Through teamwork, scientific knowledge, engineering, and perseverance, they endeavor to build a colony from scratch. But this island of abundant resources has its secrets. The castaways discover they are not alone. A shadowy, yet familiar, agent of their unfathomable fate is watching.

Happy Birthday Jules Verne (February 8). Professor Pierre Aronnax and his faithful servant, Conseil, embark on an amazing journey in Captain Nemo's Nautilus in Verne's classic novel, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea.

The American War is ended, and the intrepid artillerists of the Baltimore Gun Club have nothing left to do. So why not build a giant cannon and shoot three men to the moon?

Era el año 1866, y el océano pacifico estaba aterrorizado por monstruo marino. El gobierno americano envía a bordo del buque de guerra Abraham Lincoln al especialista en vida marina Pierre Aronnax a que investigue este hecho. Cuando esta nave es hundida por esta misteriosa criatura, el Profesor Aronnax y otros dos supervivientes descubren que no era un monstruo, sino un maravilloso submarino, el Nautilus, comandado por el enigmático Capitán Nemo.

Phileas Fogg, a gentleman of stringent and inflexible habits, proposes that he can circumvent the globe in 80 days. He wagers half of his fortune to this effect. But when a high profile bank robbery occurs, the dogged Detective Fix is convinced that Mr. Fogg is an audacious bank robber and that his entire "gentleman's wager" is a charade. Thus begins a wild battle of cat and mouse that takes the clever combatants around the world.