Book
The mysterious island / Jules Verne ; with an introduction by R.G.A. Dolby.
Record details
- ISBN: 9781840226249
- ISBN: 1840226242
- Physical Description: 524 p. ; 20 cm.
- Publisher: Ware, [England] : Wordworth Classics, 2010.
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| General Note: | Translated from the French. |
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| Subject: | Adventure stories. |
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- 1 of 1 copy available at Kirtland Community College.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | PQ 2469 .I44 2010 | 30775305481872 | General Collection | Available | - |
The Mysterious Island
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The Mysterious Island
With an Introduction by Alex Dolby. Translation by W.H.G. Kingston. Jules Verne (1828-1905) is internationally famous as the author of a distinctive series of adventure stories describing new travel technologies which opened up the world and provided means to escape from it. The collective enthusiasm of generations of readers of his 'extraordinary voyages' was a key factor in the rise of modern science fiction. In The Mysterious Island a group of men escape imprisonment during the American Civil War by stealing a balloon. Blown across the world, they are air-wrecked on a remote desert island. In a manner reminiscent of Robinson Crusoe, the men apply their scientific knowledge and technical skill to exploit the island's bountiful resources, eventually constructing a sophisticated society in miniature. The book is also an intriguing mystery story, for the island has a secret.
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