The Mysterious Island, (Hardcover)

<p>"The Mysterious Island" is a sprawling masterpiece of adventure and scientific ingenuity that follows five American prisoners of war who escape the Siege of Richmond by hot-air balloon. Blown off course by a violent storm, the group is cast away on a remote, uncharted island in the South Pacific. Led by the brilliant engineer Cyrus Smith, the survivors must use their knowledge of chemistry, physics, and engineering to build a civilization from scratch, transforming the wild landscape they name Lincoln Island into a thriving colony.</p><p>Despite their successes, the castaways are haunted by a series of inexplicable events and timely interventions that suggest a secret benefactor is watching over them. As they confront dangers ranging from wild animals and pirates to a looming volcanic eruption, the group eventually discovers the identity of their mysterious guardian: the legendary Captain Nemo. This gripping narrative serves as a spiritual successor to "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea," blending high-stakes survival with Jules Verne's signature fascination with technology and the natural world. A landmark of the Robinsonade genre, "The Mysterious Island" remains a timeless exploration of human resilience, friendship, and the power of scientific discovery.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>

• The Mysterious Island, (Hardcover)
• Author: Jules Verne
• ISBN: 9781025857619
• Format: Hardcover
• Publication Date: 2026-02-14
• Page Count: 526