Publisher's Synopsis
The Mysterious Island is a classic science fiction novel written by Jules Verne, first published in 1874. The story follows the adventures of five men who escape from a Confederate prison during the American Civil War by hijacking a hot air balloon. They are swept away by a storm and end up crash landing on a deserted island in the South Pacific.The group includes the engineer Cyrus Smith, his black servant Neb, the sailor Pencroft, the journalist Gideon Spilett, and the young boy Herbert. They soon discover that the island is not as deserted as they thought, and they encounter many mysteries and dangers as they try to survive and make a life for themselves.The island is full of strange and wonderful creatures, including giant insects, birds, and sea creatures. The men also find evidence of a previous inhabitant, who has left behind many clues and inventions that they must decipher in order to solve the island's mysteries.As the men work together to build a new life on the island, they face many challenges and setbacks. But with their ingenuity and determination, they are able to overcome each obstacle and make the island their home.The Mysterious Island is a thrilling adventure story that combines science fiction, survival, and mystery. It is a classic tale of human ingenuity and perseverance in the face of adversity, and it has inspired generations of readers and writers alike.""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.
