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Jules Verne's third science fiction novel describes the discovery and exploration of a secret tunnel which leads through a volcano to the centre of the Earth in this classic thriller.

When Professor Pierre Aronnax and harpoonist Ned Land join an expedition to hunt a fierce 'whale' that has been sinking ships, they end up as captives of Captain Nemo, who prowls the sea in his magnificent submarine, the Nautilus. There, they discover a mysterious and sometimes dangerous underwater world.

One night in the reform club, Phileas Fogg bets his companions that he can travel across the globe in just eighty days. Breaking the well-established routine of his daily life, he immediately sets off for Dover with his astonished valet Passepartout. Passing through exotic lands and dangerous locations, they seize whatever transportation is at hand - whether train or elephant - overcoming set-backs and always racing against the clock.

When the chance discovery of an ancient cryptogram reveals a path to the Underworld, the adventurous Professor Otto Lidenbrock sets off to Iceland, determined to reach the centre of the earth. But nothing can prepare him and his nephew Axel for what they will find beneath the ground; measureless caverns and vast subterranean seas reveal all of the earth's known history and more, while dinosaurs do battle, giant men herd mastodons, and danger and excitement wait around every corner. Richly illustrated by Edouard Riou, the French painter and illustrator who worked with Jules Verne on six of his novels, this Macmillan Collector's Library edition of Journey to the Centre of the Earth also includes an afterword by Ned Halley.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

Three adventurers set out to kill a sea monster, but all is not as it seems. Out in the vast expanse of the Pacific they find not a beast but a submarine - the Nautilus, an advanced craft captained by the enigmatic Captain Nemo. Captured and hauled aboard, they accompany him through coral reefs, shipwrecks, and ancient ruins. There they hunt sharks, and battle giant squid, not realising that the greatest danger is Nemo himself, who will stop at nothing in his quest for vengeance.Beautifully illustrated by the French painter Edouard Riou, who worked with Jules Verne on six of his novels, this Macmillan Collector's Library edition of Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea also includes an afterword by author David Stuart Davies.Designed to appeal to the booklover, the Macmillan Collector's Library is a series of beautiful gift editions of much loved classic titles. Macmillan Collector's Library are books to love and treasure.

French naturalist Professor Aronnax has joined a task force to rid the seas of a monster that is terrorizing shipping lanes. But the Professor s mission takes an unexpected turn when he falls overboard to be rescued by a submarine called Nautilus, built by the mysterious Captain Nemo. At first this new journey is exciting, as Nemo takes Aronnax on an adventure through underwater marvels, but soon he realizes that his host s motives may be more sinister than he realized. This triumphant work of the imagination shows the limitless possibilities of science and the dark depths of the human mind.

Describes the journey made as a wager by the Victorian gentleman Phileas Fogg, who succeeds - but only just - in circling the globe within eighty days. Fogg's obsession with his timetable is complemented by versatility of his French manservant, Passepartout, whose talent for getting into scrapes brings colour to the race against time.

This new edition of The Green Ray brings the rarely available title by the famous French author Jules Verne to a new generation. The mysterious scientific phenomenon of the green ray is unpredictable and elusive. When Helena hears of its apparent mystical effects on the mind and soul she enlists her uncles and two very different suitors, one artist and one amateur scientist, to find it. They travel to Scotland to seek to catch a glimpse of green rays which shoot out from the sunset. Their numerous attempts are always unsuccessful, thwarted by clouds or boats blocking the sun, until finally the phenomenon is visible, but they are no longer watching the horizon. BACK COVER The ray has the virtue of meaning that anyone who has seen it can no longer make a mistake in matters of sentiment; its appearance destroys illusions and lies. When a newspaper article tells Helena Campbell, whose impending arrange marriage is less than a love match, that seeing the green ray is an indication of true love, she refuses to marry anyone until she has seen it. Her quest to find the green ray takes her on an island-hopping tour of the Hebrides that nearly costs her her life, and Helena must ask herself - is seeing the green ray worth it? With which of her suitors will Helena see the ray? Or will she never see it at all? The Green Ray has all the hallmarks of a Verne classic - danger, romance, and of course a tale of marvellous adventure. Karen Loukes' new translatioj of Jules Verne's 'lost' Scottish novel recaptures the spirit of the original French text.

Prompted by disturbing reports of an enormous sea monster, marine biologist Pierre Aronnax joins an expedition to find and destroy it. After barely surviving an attack on the creature, the voyagers discover that their quarry is in fact a remarkably advanced submarine, the Nautilus. Its creator, Captain Nemo, is driven by a thirst for knowledge and by a hatred of civilization—and he refuses to let his “guests” leave. As Aronnax and his companions plot to escape, they are taken on a whirlwind tour of undersea marvels, including volcanoes, a giant squid, and the ruins of Atlantis. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is just as gripping and fantastical a read as it was a century and a half ago, when Jules Verne first imagined traveling beyond the bounds of the possible.

In Journey to the Centre of the Earth, an obsessive German professor and his nephew travel towards the earth's core in the steps of a medieval explorer beneath an Icelandic volcano where they discover a lost world.

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.

An ancient book is opened by the eccentric Professor Lidenbrock and his life and the life of his nephew Axel is changed for ever. An old piece of paper has tumbled from the book, a priceless parchment that will lead them on a terrifying journey to find what lies at the centre of the Earth. A timeless adventure, brilliantly introduced by Diana Wynne Jones, one of Britain's top fantasy and sci-fi writers for children.

"I see that it is by no means useless to travel, if a man wants to see something new."Jules Verne's classic novel Around the World in Eighty Days follows the adventures of Phileas Fogg and his faithful valet Passepartout as they attempt to circumnavigate the globe in 80 days or less. A wealthy English gentleman, Fogg spends most of his time at his club. One day he got involved in an argument over a newspaper article stating that with the opening of a new railway section in India, it was now possible to travel around the world in 80 days. Fogg accepts a challenge from his whist partners and after betting half his fortune, he abandons his quiet domestic routine to undertake the daring feat of circling the globe in only 80 days, an achievement unheard of in Victorian times. Fogg and Passepartout avail themselves of virtually every known means of transportation in their wild race against time, while a devious detective follows their every move and introduces fresh obstacles to delay their journey. The quick-witted Fogg faces each new hurdle with unshakable composure. They travel through a constantly shifting setting of exotic locales, including the jungles of India, a Chinese opium den, a Japanese circus, a full speed train ride under attack by Sioux and a bloodless mutiny aboard a tramp steamer. The most popular of Jules Verne's fantastic adventure stories, Around the World in Eighty Days has delighted the world since it was first published in 1872 and its enduring blend of comic misadventures along with thrilling suspense continues to entertain and enchant new generations of readers.

""Michael Strogoff, or The Courier of the Czar"" is a riveting adventure novel penned by Jules Verne, celebrated for its thrilling narrative and vivid portrayal of Imperial Russia. The story follows the courageous Michael Strogoff, a courier for Tsar Alexander II, tasked with delivering a crucial message to the Tsar's brother in Irkutsk, Siberia. As Strogoff embarks on his perilous journey across the vast expanse of Russia, he encounters numerous obstacles, including treacherous terrain, hostile Tartar forces, and the relentless pursuit of a sinister traitor named Ivan Ogareff. Along the way, Strogoff forms alliances with fellow travelers, including the resourceful Nadia Fedor and the loyal Dmitry, as they brave the dangers of the Russian wilderness and navigate the complexities of political intrigue. With its blend of suspense, action, and romance, ""Michael Strogoff"" transports readers to a world of danger and adventure, where the indomitable human spirit shines brightly amidst the backdrop of Tsarist Russia's grandeur and turmoil.

""An Antarctic Mystery"" is a captivating adventure novel by Jules Verne, renowned for his imaginative storytelling and vivid descriptions. Set against the backdrop of the frozen expanse of Antarctica, the story follows a group of intrepid explorers aboard the ship ""Halbrane"" as they embark on a perilous journey in search of a missing expedition. Led by Captain Len Guy, the crew encounters treacherous icebergs, extreme weather conditions, and mysterious phenomena as they navigate the unforgiving polar landscape. Along the way, they uncover clues to the fate of the lost expedition and confront the enigmatic figure of Dirk Peters, a survivor of Edgar Allan Poe's ""The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket."" As the plot unfolds, readers are drawn into a thrilling tale of adventure, suspense, and discovery, culminating in a dramatic climax that reveals the secrets hidden beneath the icy surface of Antarctica.

Around the world in Eighty days (1872) is an adventure novel Franco-Prussian War (1870-1871) the story takes you on philease fogg's escapades with his newly employed french valet passpartout when they attempt to orbit the world in 80 days on a {20000} wager. Fogg's ventuires into new lands his encounters with new people and his enumerable exciting experince will take you on an enthralling journey of never ending quests.

""In Search of the Castaways: The Children of Captain Grant"" is a captivating adventure novel by Jules Verne, celebrated for its thrilling narrative and imaginative exploration of the world's remote corners. The story follows the quest of Mary and Robert Grant, the children of the missing sea captain Harry Grant, as they embark on a perilous journey to locate their father, who is believed to be shipwrecked on a remote island. Joined by Lord Glenarvan, a wealthy Scottish nobleman, and his resourceful crew, Mary and Robert traverse the globe in search of clues to their father's whereabouts, encountering a series of thrilling adventures and narrow escapes along the way. From the icy landscapes of Patagonia to the treacherous waters of the Pacific Ocean, the intrepid explorers brave untold dangers in their quest to reunite the Grants. With its blend of action, suspense, and exploration, ""In Search of the Castaways"" transports readers to a world of excitement and discovery, where the bonds of family and friendship are tested against the backdrop of the natural world's wonders and perils.

""Godfrey Morgan: A Californian Mystery"" is a captivating adventure novel by Jules Verne, renowned for its imaginative storytelling and thrilling plot twists. Set against the backdrop of the California Gold Rush, the story follows the titular character, Godfrey Morgan, a wealthy young man from San Francisco, as he embarks on a voyage aboard the schooner ""Flying Dutchman"" with his tutor, Professor Tartlet. However, their journey takes an unexpected turn when they are shipwrecked on a deserted island in the Pacific Ocean. As they struggle to survive and find a way back to civilization, Godfrey and Professor Tartlet encounter a series of challenges, including encounters with hostile natives, encounters with wild animals, and the discovery of hidden treasures. With its blend of adventure, humor, and suspense, ""Godfrey Morgan: A Californian Mystery"" keeps readers on the edge of their seats as they follow the protagonists' thrilling quest for survival and escape.

"A Floating City and The Blockade Runners" is a captivating adventure novel by Jules Verne, renowned for his visionary tales of exploration and discovery. Set against the backdrop of the American Civil War, the story follows the exploits of a group of passengers aboard the steamship "Great Eastern," a floating city known for its immense size and luxurious amenities. As the vessel embarks on a perilous journey across the Atlantic Ocean, it becomes entangled in the clandestine world of blockade running - the risky practice of smuggling goods past naval blockades. Amidst the dangers of war and the thrill of high-stakes espionage, the passengers find themselves swept up in a series of suspenseful and action-packed encounters. With Verne's trademark blend of meticulous research, imaginative storytelling, and thrilling escapades, "A Floating City and The Blockade Runners" offers readers an exhilarating voyage into the heart of adventure on the high seas.

""Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon"" is a riveting adventure novel by Jules Verne, known for its captivating narrative and richly detailed depiction of the Amazon rainforest. The story follows the protagonist, Joam Garral, a Brazilian merchant who embarks on a perilous journey down the mighty Amazon River with his family and friends. As they navigate the treacherous waters and dense jungles, they encounter a series of thrilling adventures, including encounters with dangerous wildlife, encounters with indigenous tribes, and clashes with ruthless enemies. Along the way, Joam and his companions uncover secrets and mysteries hidden within the heart of the Amazon, leading to unexpected twists and turns in their quest. With its blend of suspense, action, and exploration, ""Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon"" offers readers a mesmerizing glimpse into the wonders and dangers of one of the world's most fascinating and mysterious regions.

""Dick Sand: A Captain at Fifteen"" is an enthralling adventure novel by Jules Verne, celebrated for its compelling narrative and vivid portrayal of maritime life. The story follows the young protagonist, Dick Sand, who finds himself thrust into a perilous journey when his ship, the ""Pilgrim,"" is wrecked off the coast of Africa. Despite his youth, Dick demonstrates remarkable courage and leadership as he takes charge of the survivors and navigates the treacherous waters of the African continent. Along the way, he encounters a diverse cast of characters, including the enigmatic Negoro and the benevolent Captain Hull. As Dick and his companions embark on a quest for survival and redemption, they face a series of challenges, including encounters with wild animals, hostile natives, and the forces of nature. With its blend of action, suspense, and moral complexity, ""Dick Sand: A Captain at Fifteen"" offers readers a thrilling and thought-provoking adventure that explores the themes of courage, resilience, and the human spirit.

"Abandoned" by way of Jules Verne is a fascinating series of stories wherein the writer skillfully compiles a myriad of his ingenious thoughts into an unmarried, low-priced quantity on hand to readers of every age. This fiction ancient work weaves collectively a tapestry of interesting and extremely good stories, each with its particular appeal. Some stories draw readers in with diffused allure, regularly revealing their depth. The book stands as an outstanding compilation of ideas, supplying a plethora of twists and turns with a purpose to very well interact readers. The memories are supplied in a current and readable format, presenting an eye catching new cowl and a professionally typeset manuscript. With its combination of journey, technology fiction, and ancient elements, "Abandoned" stands as a testament to Jules Verne's storytelling prowess, providing a satisfying reading enjoy for fanatics of various genres.