| Author |
Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 |
| Translator |
White, Stephen W. (Stephen William), 1840-1914 |
| Uniform Title |
L'île mystérieuse. English
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| Title |
The Mysterious Island
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Norman M. Wolcott
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| Summary |
"The Mysterious Island" by Jules Verne is a thrilling adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows a group of five individuals, war prisoners led by the resourceful engineer Cyrus Smith, who escape captivity in a hot air balloon during a violent storm. Their journey unexpectedly crashes them onto a mysterious, uncharted island, where they must harness their skills and ingenuity to survive in an untamed wilderness. The opening of this classic tale establishes a gripping scenario as the characters find themselves trapped in a balloon amidst a powerful hurricane. As they struggle to save themselves, they are forced to jettison their supplies, ultimately leading to a desperate descent toward an unknown land. The narrative introduces Cyrus Smith as a determined leader, alongside his loyal servant Neb, the skilled sailor Pencroff, the reporter Gideon Spilett, and young Herbert Brown. Each character brings unique attributes to the group, setting the stage for their survival challenges and exploration of the island's secrets. The beginning immerses readers in high-stakes action and establishes a sense of camaraderie as the protagonists grapple with their newfound predicament. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Adventure stories
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| Subject |
Castaways -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Islands of the Pacific -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
8993 |
| Release Date |
Sep 1, 2005 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 9, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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