"Round the Moon," written by the legendary Jules Verne, is a riveting continuation of his classic science fiction novel "From the Earth to the Moon." This sequel transports readers on a fantastical journey that explores the outer limits of human imagination and scientific ambition.The story picks up where its predecessor left off, with the three intrepid explorers—President Barbicane, Captain Nicholl, and the audacious French adventurer Michel Ardan—hurtling through space in their s...

"Dick Sand, A Captain at Fifteen" is a novel by Jules Verne, first published in 1878. The story revolves around the young protagonist, Dick Sand, who unexpectedly becomes the captain of a whaling ship, the 'Pilgrim,' at just fifteen years of age. The narrative is set against the backdrop of the African coast and the high seas. Dick's journey to captaincy begins after a tragic incident at sea where the original captain and senior crew members are lost, leaving him as the highest-ranking off...

"The Castaways of the Flag" is an adventure novel by Jules Verne, originally published in French as "Les Naufragés du 'Jonathan'" in 1909. This thrilling tale takes readers on a high-seas journey filled with suspense, danger, and exploration.Set in the late 19th century, the story follows the adventures of Captain Jonathan, an experienced sailor, and his crew as they embark on a journey aboard the ship "Jonathan." However, their voyage takes an unexpected turn when they encounter a...

Jules Gabriel Verne was a French author who pioneered the science fiction genre. He is best known for his novels Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870), A Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1873). Verne wrote about space, air, and underwater travel before air travel and practical submarines were invented, and before practical means of space travel had been devised. He is the second most translated author in the world (after Agatha Christie...

Ive always enjoyed the Jules Verne favorites (Round the World in 80 days, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, and 20,000 Leagues under the Sea), but its harder to find JVs other works, despite the fact that hes written over 50 books, this book is one of the hard to find ones.Its the story of 3 men crossing Africa (then not fully explored at the time) in a balloon (a novel method at the time). So its basically fiction since no man had crossed that part of Africa and no one had succe...

Finally available, a high quality book of the original classic edition of All Around the Moon.This is a new and freshly published edition of this culturally important work by Jules Verne, which is now, at last, again available to you.Enjoy this classic work today. These selected paragraphs distill the contents and give you a quick look inside All Around the Moon:The decision soon arrived at was as follows: 1st-The bullet was to be a hollow aluminium shell, its diame...

Facing the Flag or For the Flag (French: Face au drapeau) is an 1896 patriotic novel by Jules Verne. The book is part of the Voyages Extraordinaires (Extraordinary Voyages) series.Like The Begum's Millions, which Verne published in 1879, it has the theme of France and the entire world threatened by a super-weapon (what would now be called a weapon of mass destruction) with the threat finally overcome through the force of French patriotism.It can be considered one of the fir...

"The Green Ray" is a captivating novel by Jules Verne, first published in 1882. It tells the story of a young woman named Helena Campbell who, after a series of disappointments in love, sets out on a journey to find happiness. The novel's title refers to a rare atmospheric phenomenon, the green flash, which becomes a symbol of hope and renewal for Helena. Throughout her travels, Helena encounters various characters and experiences, each contributing to her personal growth and understanding...

"The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in Southern Africa" is a captivating travel narrative written by Jules Verne, the acclaimed French author known for his adventurous and imaginative storytelling. Published in 1872, this novel takes readers on an exhilarating journey through the uncharted territories of Southern Africa during the 19th century.The story revolves around three Englishmen and three Russians who find themselves marooned in the African wilderness. The...

"Ticket No. '9672'" is a short story written by Jules Verne, a master of science fiction and adventure literature. Set in France during the 19th century, the story revolves around a railway journey that takes an unexpected turn.The protagonist, a wealthy and arrogant man named Hector Servadac, boards a train in Paris, expecting a routine trip. However, when his ticket, number 9672, goes missing, he becomes embroiled in a series of events that lead to a dramatic and fantastical adve...

"The Master of the World," another of Jules Verne's captivating novels, follows the story of John Strock, a daring government investigator. Strock is tasked with uncovering the mystery behind a series of bizarre incidents involving a phantom vehicle that travels on land, sea, and air. The vehicle, known as the Terror, is the creation of the enigmatic and brilliant inventor, Robur – a character who also appears in Verne's "Robur the Conqueror."In this sequel, Robur has advanced his ...

Five Weeks In A BalloonAuthor Verne, Jules, 1828-1905Uniform Title Cinq semaines en ballon. English