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20,000 Leagues Under The Sea

By Jules Verne
Series: Collins Classics
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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne is a thrilling adventure that follows Professor Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and the Canadian whaler Ned Land. They embark on an expedition to hunt down a mysterious sea creature but instead find themselves prisoners aboard the underwater vessel Nautilus, captained by the enigmatic Captain Nemo. As they journey through the fathomless depths of the ocean, they encounter fascinating sea life and face various challenges, all while unravelling the mysteries of the deep.
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You might enjoy this epic adventure if you love tales of deep-sea exploration and scientific discovery. Filled with mysterious underwater worlds and intriguing plots, this classic sci-fi narrative offers thrilling escapades aboard Captain Nemo's iconic submarine, the Nautilus. If you're captivated by imaginative journeys and futuristic inventions, this one will likely seize your imagination and take you on an unforgettable voyage beneath the ocean's surface.

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20,000 Leagues Under The Sea

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The sea is everything. It covers seven tenths of the terrestrial globe. Its breath is pure and healthy. It is an immense desert, where man is never lonely, for he feels life stirring on all sides.

Scientist Pierre Aronnax and his colleagues set out on an expedition to find a strange sea monster and are captured by the infamous and charismatic Captain Nemo, and taken aboard the Nautilus submarine as his prisoners. As they travel the world's oceans, they become embroiled in adventures and events beyond their wildest dreams. Visionary in its outlook, Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is a legendary science fiction masterpiece.

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20,000 Leagues Under the Sea is acclaimed for its imaginative, adventurous, and ahead-of-its-time narrative. Reviewers frequently praise Verne's depiction of the enigmatic Captain Nemo and the innovative underwater world of the Nautilus. While some note that the scientific details may feel outdated, the book remains a fascinating and thrilling adventure that continues to captivate readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780007351046

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 April 2010

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: William Collins

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 111.0mm

Height: 178.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 384

Collections

Biography & Memoir Education & Reference Explorer & Adventurer Biographies Fiction General Fiction History & Military Jules Verne Literary Fiction Military History Sci-Fi & Fantasy Science & Nature Series: Collins Classics Travel & Adventure

About the Author

Jules Verne helped pioneer the science-fiction genre. His oeuvre provided commentary on the effects of modernity and industrialisation. Verne wrote about space, air, and underwater travel before any transportation vehicles existed that could cross such territories. He is often referred to the as the ‘Father of science fiction’, along with H. G. Wells.

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