Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne is an adventurous tale set in the 19th century, following Professor Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and the sailor Ned Land as they embark on an expedition to investigate a mysterious sea creature. They soon discover the enigmatic Captain Nemo and his advanced submarine, the Nautilus. As they journey through the world's oceans, they encounter marine wonders and face unexpected challenges beneath the sea.
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You might enjoy this book if you're fascinated by deep-sea adventures and explorations of the unknown. With its imaginative storytelling and iconic characters, it offers a thrilling journey beneath the ocean's waves. Fans of science fiction and fantasy who appreciate visionary tales and rich detail will likely find this a captivating read.

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

An adventure classic of deep-sea volcanoes, giant squid and the renegade scientist Captain Nemo.

Professor Aronnax embarks on an expedition to hunt down and destroy a menacing sea monster. However, he discovers that the beast is metal - it is a giant submarine called the Nautilus built by the renegade scientist Captain Nemo.

It's science fiction from the masters of the genre! Special 3-D cover design PLUS each book comes with 3D glasses!

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Extra-special futuristic 3D edition! Each book comes with 3D glasses!

From the grandp re of science fiction - an adventure classic of deep-sea volcanoes, giant squid and the renegade scientist Captain Nemo.

An adventure classic of deep-sea volcanoes, giant squid and the renegade scientist Captain Nemo.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea follows Professor Aronnax as he embarks on an expedition to hunt down and destroy a menacing sea monster. However, he soon discovers that the beast is not a living creature but a colossal metal submarine called the Nautilus, built by the renegade scientist Captain Nemo.

The narrative unfolds into an underwater adventure that takes them from the South Pole to the submerged lost city of Atlantis.

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Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is celebrated for its thrilling and romantic narrative, enriched with Verne's humour and vivid imagination. The novel immerses readers in a world of deep-sea adventures, featuring Captain Nemo's inventive and vengeance-driven journey aboard the Nautilus. With its sharp pacing and dramatic storytelling, it continues to be a captivating tale of terror, suspense, and wonder.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780099528531

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 133g

Pages: 176

About the Author

Jules Verne was born on February 8, 1828, in the city of Nantes, France . He is best known for his novels A Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, The Mysterious Island and Around the World in Eighty Days. Verne is often referred to as the 'Father of science fiction' because he wrote about space, air and underwater travel before aeroplanes, spacecrafts and submarines were invented. He died in 1905.

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