Most Popular Books by Jules Verne

Three explorers descend to the center of the earth, where they encounter tumultuous storms, wild prehistoric animals, and fierce cavemen.

Around the World in Eighty Days (French: Le tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours) is an adventure novel by the French writer Jules Verne, published in 1873. In the story, Phileas Fogg of London and his newly employed French valet Passepartout attempt to circumnavigate the world in 80 days on a £20,000 wager (£2,221,600 in 2018) set by his friends at the Reform Club. It is one of Verne's most acclaimed works.The story starts in London on Wednesday, 2 October 1872.Phileas Fogg is a rich British gentleman living in solitude. Despite his wealth, Fogg lives a modest life with habits carried out with mathematical precision. Very little can be said about his social life other than that he is a member of the Reform Club, where he spends much of every day. Having dismissed his former valet, James Forster, for bringing him shaving water at 84 °F (29 °C) instead of 86 °F (30 °C), Fogg hires Frenchman Jean Passepartout as a replacement.At the Reform Club, Fogg gets involved in an argument over an article in The Daily Telegraph stating that with the opening of a new railway section in India, it is now possible to travel around the world in 80 days. He accepts a wager for £20,000 (£2,075,400 in 2017), [3] half of his total fortune, from his fellow club members to complete such a journey within this time period. With Passepartout accompanying him, Fogg departs from London by train at 8:45 p.m. on 2 October; in order to win the wager, he must return to the club by this same time on 21 December, 80 days later. They take the remaining £20,000 of Fogg's fortune with them to cover expenses during the journey.This book is illustrated with 20 new illustrations.

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas: A World Tour Underwater (French: Vingt mille lieues sous les mers: Tour du monde sous-marin) is a classic science fiction adventure novel by French writer Jules Verne.The novel was originally serialized from March 1869 through June 1870 in Pierre-Jules Hetzel's fortnightly periodical, the Magasin d'éducation et de récréation. A deluxe octavo edition, published by Hetzel in November 1871, included 111 illustrations by Alphonse de Neuville and Édouard Riou.[1] The book was widely acclaimed on its release and remains so; it's regarded as one of the premiere adventure novels and one of Verne's greatest works, along with Around the World in Eighty Days and Journey to the Center of the Earth. Its depiction of Captain Nemo's underwater ship, the Nautilus, is regarded as ahead of its time, since it accurately describes many features of today's submarines, which in the 1860s were comparatively primitive vessels.A model of the French submarine Plongeur (launched in 1863) figured at the 1867 Exposition Universelle, where Jules Verne examined it[2] and was inspired by it[3][4] when penning his novel.[5]An American frigate, tracking down a ship-sinking monster, faces not a living creature but an incredible invention -- a fantastic submarine commanded by the mysterious Captain Nemo. Suddenly a devastating explosion leaves just three survivors, who find themselves prisoners inside Nemo's death ship on an underwater odyssey around the world from the pearl-laden waters of Ceylon to the icy dangers of the South Pole . . .as Captain Nemo, one of the greatest villians ever created, takes his revenge on all society.More than a marvelously thrilling drama, this classic novel, written in 1870, foretells with uncanny accuracy the inventions and advanced technology of the twentieth century and has become a literary stepping-stone for generations of science fiction writers.

Three explorers descend to the center of the earth, where they encounter tumultuous storms, wild prehistoric animals, and fierce cavemen.

A nineteenth-century science fiction tale of an electric submarine, its eccentric captain, and undersea world, which anticipated many of the scientific achievements of the twentieth century.

The abridged adventures of a French professor and his two companions as they sail above and below the world's oceans as prisoners on the fabulous electric submarine of the deranged Captain Nemo.

The works of Jules Verne are collected in this massive anthology. The work includes a biography about the life and times of Jules Verne, and annotated summaries about his most famous novels. Works Include: The Life and Times of Jules Verne Around the World in Eighty Days Facing the Flag Five Weeks in a Balloon From the Earth to the Moon The Fur Country Godfrey Morgan Journey to the Centre of the Earth The Master of the World Michael Strogoff The Moon-Voyage The Mysterious Island Off on a Comet OR Hector Servadac Robur the Conqueror The Secret of the Island) The Survivors of the Chancellor Ticket No. 9672 Topsy-Turvy Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea The Underground City A Voyage in a Balloon (1852) The Waif of the ''Cynthia'' A Winter Amid the Ice

Jules Verne’s extraordinary crime drama—now in English

Facing the Flag or For the Flag is a patriotic novel by Jules Verne. 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 first books dealing with problems which was to become paramount half a century after its publication: brilliant scientists discovering new weapons of great destructive power, whose full utilisation might literally destroy the world; the competition between various powers to obtain control of such weapons; and also the efforts of ruthless non-state groups to have it.

How is this book unique? Font adjustments & biography included Unabridged (100% Original content) Illustrated About The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne The Mysterious Island is a novel by Jules Verne, published in 1874. The original edition, published by Hetzel, contains a number of illustrations by Jules F�rat. The novel is a crossover sequel to Verne''s famous Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and In Search of the Castaways, though its themes are vastly different from those books. An early draft of the novel, initially rejected by Verne''s publisher and wholly reconceived before publication, was titled Shipwrecked Family: Marooned With Uncle Robinson, seen as indicating the influence on the novel of Robinson Crusoe and The Swiss Family Robinson. Verne developed a similar theme in his later novel, Godfrey Morgan (French: L''�cole des Robinsons, 1882).

Jules Verne''s ''Ultimate Collection (Illustrated)'' serves as a comprehensive anthology showcasing the pioneering spirit of science fiction that Verne so masterfully cultivated. This collection includes iconic works such as ''Journey to the Center of the Earth,'' ''Around the World in Eighty Days,'' and ''Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea,'' all enriched with stunning illustrations that breathe life into Verne''s imaginative worlds. His literary style is characterized by meticulous attention to detail and a blend of adventure and scientific inquiry, placing him firmly in the context of 19th-century literature where exploration and technological innovation captured the public''s imagination. Born in Nantes, France, in 1828, Jules Verne was deeply influenced by his childhood fascination with geography, travel, and the burgeoning sciences of his time. His unique background as a playwright and his experiences of maritime travel fueled his inventive storytelling, which sought to marry fantastic scenarios with plausible scientific principles. Verne''s works not only entertain but also provoke thought about humanity''s potential and the boundaries of exploration, revealing his forward-thinking perspective well ahead of his contemporaries. This illustrated collection is not to be missed by any literary enthusiast or aspiring adventurer. It serves both as a nostalgic journey for those familiar with Verne''s works and as an exciting introduction for new readers. Dive into the pages of this remarkable anthology and discover the timeless tales that continue to inspire generations in their quest for discovery and adventure. In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience: - A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works'' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions. - The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing. - A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation. - A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists. - A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work''s strengths. - Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author''s overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts. - Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection''s central themes.

Jules Gabriel Verne (1828 - 1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright best known for his adventure novels and his profound influence on the literary genre of science fiction. In this book: Round the World in Eighty Days Translator: Henry Frith The Mysterious Island Translator: Stephen W. White A Voyage in a Balloon Translator: Anne T. Wilbur Dick Sands; the Boy Captain Translator: Ellen E. Frewer An Antarctic Mystery Translator: Frances Sarah Hoey Abandoned Translator: William Henry Giles Kingston

Les Indes noires (literally The Black Indies) is a novel by the French writer Jules Verne, serialized in Le Temps in March and April 1877 and published immediately afterward by Pierre-Jules Hetzel. The first UK edition was published in October 1877 by Sampson Low, Marston, Searle and Rivington as The Child of the Cavern, or Strange Doings Underground. Other English titles for the novel include Black Diamonds and The Underground City. Covering a time span of over ten years, this novel follows the fortunes of the mining community of Aberfoyle near Stirling, Scotland. Receiving a letter from an old colleague, mining engineer James Starr sets off for the old Aberfoyle mine, thought to have been mined out ten years earlier. Starr finds mine overman Simon Ford and his family living in a cottage deep inside the mine; he is astonished to find that Ford has made a discovery of the presence of a large vein of coal. Accompanying Simon Ford are his wife, Madge, and adult son, Harry. From the outset, mysterious and unexplained happenings start to occur around the main characters, attributed initially to goblins and firemaidens. Soon after the discovery of the new vein of coal, the community is revitalised with a whole town growing up around the underground lake called Loch Malcolm. Suspicious of a malevolent force at work, Harry continues his explorations of the cavern system, where down a deep shaft, he discovers a young orphan girl named Nell. Over the course of the next few years Nell is adopted by Simon and Madge but reveals nothing of where she came from, only that she had never been out of the mine. Eventually, when Harry and Nell announce their marriage, the mysterious occurrences come to a head. It becomes clear that all of the happenings have been caused by Silfax, another former employee of the mine, who along with his trained snowy owl has inhabited the mine since its closure.About Verne: The scientific author, Jules Verne is still remembered for his much celebrated works such as Around the World in Eighty Days (1873), Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), and Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1869). Jules Gabriel Verne was born in Nantes, Pays de la Loire, France on February 8, 1828. He was the first child of Sophie Henriette Allotte de la Fuye and Pierre Verne, an attorney who had four more children following the birth of Jules. Living in a maritime port city and spending summers on the Loire River, Verne would closely observe the comings and goings of ships and schooners which developed his imagination for adventure and travelling

"This is the fourth book in in the Extraordinary Voyages Series. From the Earth to the Moon tells the story of the Baltimore Gun Club, a post-American Civil War society of weapons enthusiasts, and their attempts to build an enormous Columbiad space gun and launch three people (the Gun Club''s president, his Philadelphian armor-making rival, and a French poet) in a projectile, with the goal of a moon landing."

Step into the visionary world of Jules Verne, the father of science fiction, with this deluxe hardbound edition featuring his most celebrated works. From the depths of the ocean to the farthest reaches of the Earth and beyond, Verne''s stories captivate with their rich imagination, scientific foresight, and thrilling adventures. This beautifully bound collector''s edition includes masterpieces such as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and Around the World in Eighty Days. Elegantly crafted with foil stamping and premium paper, this volume is a tribute to Verne’s enduring legacy—a must-have for classic literature lovers and collectors of timeless fiction. Adventure begins where the impossible becomes real. Explore groundbreaking journeys through land, sea, and sky with science-rooted storytelling Delve into classic novels that inspired modern adventure and sci-fi genres Reflect on humanity’s curiosity, ambition, and desire to push boundaries Discover a deluxe edition with elegant hardbound design, premium paper, and gold foiling Celebrate the imagination of a literary pioneer who foresaw the future Themes & Motifs: Science vs. nature Human ingenuity and exploration Technological innovation Adventure and discovery Man’s relationship with the unknown

Around the World in Eighty Days (French: Le tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours) is a classic adventure novel by the French writer Jules Verne, published in 1873. In the story, Phileas Fogg of London and his newly employed French valet Passepartout attempt to circumnavigate the world in 80 days on a £20,000 wager (roughly £1.6 million today) set by his friends at the Reform Club. It is one of Verne''s most acclaimed works. The story starts in London on Tuesday, October 1, 1872. Fogg is a rich English gentleman living in solitude. Despite his wealth, Fogg lives a modest life with habits carried out with mathematical precision. Very little can be said about his social life other than that he is a member of the Reform Club. Having dismissed his former valet, James Foster, for bringing him shaving water at 84 °F (29 °C) instead of 86 °F (30 °C), Fogg hires a Frenchman by the name of Jean Passepartout as a replacement. At the Reform Club, Fogg gets involved in an argument over an article in The Daily Telegraph stating that with the opening of a new railway section in India, it is now possible to travel around the world in 80 days. He accepts a wager for £20,000 (equal to about £1.6 million today) from his fellow club members, which he will receive if he makes it around the world in 80 days. Accompanied by Passepartout, he leaves London by train at 8:45 P.M. on Wednesday, October 2, 1872, and is due back at the Reform Club at the same time 80 days later, Saturday, December 21, 1872.

This novel, tells the story of the quest for Captain Grant of the sinked ship Britannia, in an adventure around the world . It is the fifth of the Voyages Extraordinaires, the 54-novel-series written by Verne, which in his own words intended "to conclude in story form my whole survey of the world''s surface and the heavens; there are still left corners of the world to which my thoughts have not yet penetrated ... I have dealt with the moon, but a great deal remains to be done."His attention to detail and scientific trivia, and his sense of wonder and exploration, are the backbone of the novels, in which the reader could acquire knowledge of geology, biology, astronomy, paleontology, oceanography, etc., as well as to travel to the exotic locations and cultures of the world through the adventures of Verne''s protagonists.Some of the best known and most popular novels in history are part of this series, including Five Weeks in a Balloon (1863); Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864); Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea (1869-70); From the Earth to the Moon (1865); Around the World in Eighty Days (1873), etc.

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The story starts with a comet called Gallia, that touches the Earth in its flight and collects a few small chunks of it. The disaster occurs on January 1 of the year 188x in the area around Gibraltar. On the territory that is carried away by the comet there remain a total of thirty-six people of French, English, Spanish and Russian nationality. These people do not realize at first what has happened, and consider the collision an earthquake.About Verne:Jules Gabriel Verne (February 8, 1828-March 24, 1905) was a French author who pioneered the science-fiction genre. He is best known for novels such as Journey To The Center Of The Earth (1864), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea (1870), 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 third most translated author in the world, according to Index Translationum.