New Releases by Jules Verne

Five Weeks in a Balloon by Jules Verne takes readers on an exhilarating adventure through uncharted skies. Set in the 19th century, this classic tale follows the daring explorers Dr. Samuel Fergusson, his loyal companion Joe, and the intrepid hunter Dick Kennedy as they embark on a groundbreaking expedition across the African continent using a revolutionary mode of transportation—an air balloon. Jules Verne, renowned as the Father of Science Fiction, weaves a gripping narrative that combines the thrill of exploration with the wonders of technology. As the adventurers soar above breathtaking landscapes, readers are transported into a world of discovery and imagination. Verne''s vivid descriptions and meticulous attention to detail bring the balloon''s journey to life, allowing readers to experience the excitement and danger firsthand. Through their extraordinary voyage, the characters encounter a multitude of challenges, from treacherous weather conditions to encounters with hostile tribes and dangerous animals. As they navigate these obstacles, they also discover the beauty and diversity of the African continent, showcasing Verne''s skill in blending adventure with cultural exploration. Five Weeks in a Balloon is not only an exciting tale of adventure but also a reflection on the indomitable human spirit and the quest for knowledge. Driven by scientific curiosity and the desire to push the boundaries of exploration, the characters exemplify courage, determination, and resilience in the face of adversity. Verne''s novel also offers a glimpse into the scientific and technological advancements of its time. The air balloon, a revolutionary invention in the 19th century, symbolizes humanity''s relentless pursuit of progress and the potential for conquering new frontiers. Verne''s vision and foresight continue to inspire readers to embrace innovation and embrace the unknown. Five Weeks in a Balloon is a testament to Jules Verne''s ability to blend adventure, science, and imagination. It remains a beloved classic, captivating readers of all ages with its thrilling narrative and exploration of the human spirit. As readers embark on this airborne journey, they are reminded of the transformative power of exploration and the wonders that await those who dare to dream beyond the confines of the known world. Experience the thrilling adventure of Jules Verne''s classic novel, Five Weeks in a Balloon. Follow the daring expedition of three travelers as they explore the African continent in a hot air balloon. Marvel at the scientific imagination of Verne as they encounter unexpected obstacles and discover the wonders of aviation. Join the journey and explore the world of classic literature. Five Weeks in a Balloon by Jules Verne by Jules Verne, adventure, exploration, travel, African expedition, aviation, classic literature, scientific imagination.

Dick Sand: A Captain at Fifteen is a book by Jules Verne. In this grand tale of nautical adventure, a 15-year-old boy is unexpectedly entrusted with momentous obligations as he has to captain a ship during wartime.

The Mysterious Island (French: L''Île mystérieuse) is a novel by Jules Verne, published in 1875. The original edition, published by Hetzel, contains a number of illustrations by Jules Férat. The novel is a crossover sequel to Verne''s famous Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (1870) and In Search of the Castaways (1867-68), 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 of the novels Robinson Crusoe and The Swiss Family Robinson. Verne developed a similar theme in his later novel, Godfrey Morgan (French: L''École des Robinsons, 1882).The Mysterious Island (French: L''Île mystérieuse) is a novel by Jules Verne, published in 1875. The original edition, published by Hetzel, contains a number of illustrations by Jules Férat. The novel is a crossover sequel to Verne''s famous Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (1870) and In Search of the Castaways (1867-68), 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 of the novels Robinson Crusoe and The Swiss Family Robinson. Verne developed a similar theme in his later novel, Godfrey Morgan (French: L''École des Robinsons, 1882).The Mysterious Island (French: L''Île mystérieuse) is a novel by Jules Verne, published in 1875. The original edition, published by Hetzel, contains a number of illustrations by Jules Férat. The novel is a crossover sequel to Verne''s famous Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (1870) and In Search of the Castaways (1867-68), 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 of the novels Robinson Crusoe and The Swiss Family Robinson. Verne developed a similar theme in his later novel, Godfrey Morgan (French: L''École des Robinsons, 1882).The Mysterious Island (French: L''Île mystérieuse) is a novel by Jules Verne, published in 1875. The original edition, published by Hetzel, contains a number of illustrations by Jules Férat. The novel is a crossover sequel to Verne''s famous Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (1870) and In Search of the Castaways (1867-68), 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 of the novels Robinson Crusoe and The Swiss Family Robinson. Verne developed a similar theme in his later novel, Godfrey Morgan (French: L''École des Robinsons, 1882).

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas 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.

Five Weeks in a Balloon tells the tale of three Englishmen who attempt to cross Africa, from east to west, in a balloon. Dr. Ferguson is the rational scientist leading the trio, accompanied by loyal sidekick Joe and the doctor''s sporting friend Kennedy. The three embark on many adventures: They encounter natives and dangerous animals, experience problems with their ballooning technology, and struggle with the winds and the weather. Throughout the novel, the author liberally sprinkles descriptions of flora, fauna, and geography, as seen through nineteenth-century eyes. Though this is Verne''s first published book, he already demonstrates much of the formula that drives his later works: the well-defined characters led by a rational scientist, the focus on science and technology, and of course the adventure-filled plot. The novel, first published in 1863, was topical for its time, as European interest in African exploration was strong. At the time the book was published, David Livingstone was midst-exploration in south-east Africa, and Burton and Speke had recently returned from exploring the Great Lakes region. The novel itself contains many references to actual expeditions that would have been current or recent for the original readers of the novel.

A novel about the fortunes of a mining community called Aberfoyle which is near Stirling, Scotland. Miner James Starr, after receiving a letter from an old friend, leaves for the Aberfoyle mine. Although believed to be mined out a decade earlier, James Starr finds a mine overman, Simon Ford, along with his family living deep inside the mine. Simon Ford has found a large vein of coal in the mine but the characters must deal with mysterious and unexplainable happenings in and around the mine.

It is a response to Edgar Allan Poe''s 1838 novel The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket. It follows the adventures of the narrator and his journey from the Kerguelen Islands aboard Halbrane. Neither Poe nor Verne had actually visited the remote Kerguelen Islands, located in the south Indian Ocean, but their works are some of the few literary (as opposed to exploratory) references to the archipelago.

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 handwhether train or elephantovercoming set-backs and always racing against the clock.

Michael Strogoff: The Courier of the Czar is a novel written by Jules Verne in 1876. Critics, including Leonard S. Davidow, consider it one of Verne''s best books. Davidow wrote, "Jules Verne has written no better book than this, in fact it is deservedly ranked as one of the most thrilling tales ever written.

This is the 11th book in the Extraordinary Voyages Series. Classic Jules Verne yarn about Phileas Fogg, who, for a bet, decides to travel around the world in 80 days. Using whatever means necessary, he travels with his faithful servant Passepartout. Picking up a misinformed detective along the way, they travel to India (where he rescues an Indian girl from the funeral pyre of her husband), China, America and other places too.

"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."

Michael Strogoff: The Courier of the Czar is a novel written by Jules Verne in 1876. Critics, including Leonard S. Davidow, consider it one of Verne''s best books. Davidow wrote, "Jules Verne has written no better book than this, in fact it is deservedly ranked as one of the most thrilling tales ever written.

Michael Strogoff: The Courier of the Czar is a novel written by Jules Verne in 1876. Critics, including Leonard S. Davidow, consider it one of Verne''s best books. Davidow wrote, "Jules Verne has written no better book than this, in fact it is deservedly ranked as one of the most thrilling tales ever written."

Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (French: Vingt mille lieues sous les mers) is a classic science fiction novel by French writer Jules Verne, published in 1870. It is about the fictional Captain Nemo and his submarine, Nautilus, as seen by one of his passengers, Professor Pierre Aronnax.

After escaping from their captors in a giant air balloon, five prisoners of the Civil War find themselves stranded on a deserted island. Despite their different backgrounds, they decide to band together and combine their talents to live on the island, which they named Lincoln Island. Cyrus is a railroad engineer, Gideon is a journalist, Neb is a man who escaped slavery, Pencroff is a sailor, and Harbert is Pencroff’s protégé and son. Each man uses their skills in a different way, building houses, making inventions, and finding creative ways to live off of the island. One day, Gideon, the reporter desperate for human contact, decided to send a message via a bird. After a long period of isolation with no contact from the outside world, the men accept that they will likely spend the rest of their life on the island. Now, two and a half years later, the group finally spot a ship sailing nearby—a fantasy sight. Hopeful that it is the way off their island, the group of survivors work to gain the attention of the ship, fighting off pirates and braving the rough environment to finally escape. However, as they fight to leave Lincoln Island, the survivors discover that it had been harboring a shocking secret all along. The Secret of the Island is the third and final installation of Jules Verne’s The Mysterious Island adventure series. Following The Mysterious Island and Abandoned, this exciting and mysterious adventure novel concludes the popular trilogy. The Secret of the Island is full of shocking twists and even features a surprise appearance of a popular character from another famous Verne novel. With detailed prose and memorable characters, The Secret of the Island depicts the satisfying reveal of mysteries present throughout the trilogy. This edition of The Secret of the Island by Jules Verne features a new, eye-catching cover design and is printed in a modern, easy-to-read font, crafting an accessible and enjoyable experience for modern readers.

This is the 44th book in the Extraordinary Voyages Series. An Antarctic Mystery (The Sphinx of the Ice Fields), is a response to Edgar Allan Poe''s 1838 novel The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket. It follows the adventures of the narrator and his journey from the Kerguelen Islands aboard Halbrane.

Un billet de loterie1 est un roman d''amour de Jules Verne, publié en 1886. L''action se passe en Norvège, dans le comté de Telemark. Mme Hansen, mère de Joël et Hulda, vit un cauchemar financier de plus en plus forte, incapable d''expliquer ce qui arrive à leurs enfants en détresse qui vivent en attendant Olie, le meilleur ami de Joel et promis Hulda. Olie est une pêche de l''année près de Terra Cotta (Canada ). Avant de partir, j''acheter un billet de loterie qui croit que le changement pour le mieux votre destination et Hulda. La mère de Hulda a d''énormes dettes auprès du très antipathique Sandgoïst. Le billet de loterie prend une énorme valeur financière, car l''histoire rocambolesque qui lui est associée a fait la une des journaux et des collectionneurs fortunés veulent l''acquérir. La fiancée est partagée entre le désir de garder la dernière trace de son bien-aimé et le désir d''aider sa mère. Déchirée, elle est obligée de vendre le billet de loterie.

"This is the 14th book in the Extraordinary Voyages Series. Michael Strogoff: The Courier of the Czar is a novel written by Jules Verne in 1876. Some critics consider it one of Verne''s best books. Unlike some of Verne''s other famous novels, it is not science fiction, but a scientific phenomenon is a plot device."

Embark on an exhilarating adventure down the mighty Amazon River with "Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon" by Jules Verne. Join Jules Verne as he takes you on a gripping journey through the heart of the Amazon rainforest, where danger lurks around every bend and thrilling encounters await at every turn. As you navigate the treacherous waters of this legendary river, prepare to be swept away by Verne''s masterful storytelling and vivid imagination. In "Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon," Verne weaves a tale of mystery, romance, and adventure, set against the backdrop of one of the world''s most awe-inspiring natural wonders. Follow the courageous Joam Garral as he embarks on a perilous quest to clear his name and unravel the secrets of the Amazon, encountering a cast of unforgettable characters along the way. Character analysis delves deep into the motivations, fears, and desires of the novel''s protagonists and antagonists, offering readers a nuanced understanding of their actions and decisions. From Joam Garral''s unwavering determination to the cunning schemes of his adversaries, each character adds depth and complexity to Verne''s riveting narrative. The overall tone and mood of "Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon" are one of excitement, suspense, and wonder, as Verne invites readers to explore the mysteries of the Amazon and the timeless allure of adventure. With its richly detailed descriptions and thrilling plot twists, this classic novel captures the imagination and leaves a lasting impression. While critical reception may vary, one thing remains clear: "Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon" is a timeless masterpiece of adventure literature, beloved by readers of all ages for its thrilling plot, vivid characters, and evocative setting. Verne''s skillful blend of action, suspense, and romance ensures that this classic tale continues to captivate audiences around the world. As you immerse yourself in the pages of "Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon," you''ll be transported to a world of untamed wilderness, hidden dangers, and unexpected discoveries. Whether you''re a fan of adventure stories, classic literature, or simply seeking an escape from the ordinary, this book offers an unforgettable journey into the heart of the Amazon. Don''t miss your chance to experience the thrill of "Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon" by Jules Verne. Let Verne''s timeless tale of adventure and intrigue sweep you away on an unforgettable voyage down the legendary river. Grab your copy now and prepare for the adventure of a lifetime.

"A Winter amid the Ice" is an 1855 short adventure story by Jules Verne. The story was first printed in April–May 1855 in the magazine Musée des familles. It was later reprinted by Pierre-Jules Hetzel in the collection Doctor Ox, as part of the Voyages Extraordinaires series.

Master of the World (French: Maître du monde), published in 1904, is one of the last novels by French pioneer science fiction writer, Jules Verne. It is a sequel to Robur the Conqueror. At the time wrote the novel, his health was failing. Master of the World is a "black novel," filled with foreboding and fear of the rise of tyrants such as the novel''s villain, Robur, and totalitarianism.Plot outlineSet in the summer of 1903, a series of unexplained events occur across the Eastern United States, caused by objects moving with such great speed that they are nearly invisible. The first-person narrator, John Strock, ''Head inspector in the federal police department'' in Washington, DC, travels to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to investigate. He discovers that all the phenomena are being caused by Robur, a brilliant inventor. (He was previously featured as a character in Verne''s Robur the Conqueror.)Robur has perfected a new machine, which he has dubbed the Terror. It is a ten-meter long vehicle, capable of operating as a speedboat, submarine, automobile, or aircraft. It can travel at the (then) unheard of speed of 150 miles per hour on land and at more than 200 mph when flying.Strock tries to capture the Terror but instead is captured himself. Robur drives the strange craft to elude his pursuers, heading to the Caribbean and into a thunderstorm. The Terror is struck by lightning, breaks apart, and falls into the ocean. Strock is rescued from the vehicle''s wreckage, but Robur''s body is never found. The reader is left to decide whether or not he has died.

Around the World in Eighty Days Jules Verne, born in Nantes, France, in 1828, of legal and maritime origin, was the author of countless adventure stories that combined a vivid imagination with a gift for popular science. Although he studied law in Paris, he devoted his entire life to writing. His most popular stories, in addition to 20,000 leagues of underwater travel (1870), include Five Weeks in a Balloon (1863), Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), A Voyage to the Moon (1865), Around the World in Eighty Days (1872) and Michael Strogoff (1876). In addition, he was the author of several successful works, as well as a popular exploration story from Phoenician times to the mid-19th century, The Discovery of Earth (1878-80). After a long and active career in literature, Jules Verne died in Amiens, France, in 1905.

A Journey Into the Interior of the Earth (French: Voyage au centre de la Terre, also translated under the titles A Journey to the Centre of the Earth and A Journey to the Interior of the Earth) is a classic 1864 science fiction novel by Jules Verne. The story involves German professor Otto Lidenbrock who believes there are volcanic tubes going toward the centre of the Earth. He, his nephew Axel, and their guide Hans descend into the Icelandic volcano Snæfellsjökull, encountering many adventures, including prehistoric animals and natural hazards, before eventually coming to the surface again in southern Italy, at the Stromboli volcano.

From the Earth to the Moon: A Direct Route in 97 Hours, 20 Minutes (French: De la Terre à la Lune, trajet direct en 97 heures 20 minutes) is an 1865 novel by Jules Verne. It 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. Five years later, Verne wrote a sequel called Around the Moon.The story is also notable in that Verne attempted to do some rough calculations as to the requirements for the cannon and in that, considering the comparative lack of empirical data on the subject at the time, some of his figures are remarkably accurate. However, his scenario turned out to be impractical for safe manned space travel since a much longer barrel would have been required to reach escape velocity while limiting acceleration to survivable limits for the passengers.The character of Michel Ardan, the French member of the party in the novel, was inspired by the real-life photographer Félix Nadar.The story opens some time after the end of the American Civil War. The Baltimore Gun Club, a society dedicated to the design of weapons of all kinds (especially cannons), comes together when Impey Barbicane, its president, calls them to support his latest idea. He''s done some calculations, and believes that they could construct a cannon capable of shooting a projectile to the Moon. After receiving the support of his companions, another meeting is held to decide the place from which the projectile will be fired, the dimensions and materials of both the cannon and the projectile, and which kind of powder they are to use.An old enemy of Barbicane, a Captain Nicholl of Philadelphia, designer of plate armor, declares that the entire enterprise is absurd and makes a series of bets with Barbicane, each of them of increasing amount, over the impossibility of such feat.The first obstacle, the money to construct the giant cannon (and against which Nicholl has bet 1,000 dollars), is raised from a number of countries in America and Europe. Notably, the U.S. gives four million dollars, while England does not give a farthing, but in the end, nearly five and a half million dollars are raised, which ensures the financial feasibility of the project.Stone''s Hill in "Tampa Town", Florida is chosen as the site for the cannon''s construction. The Gun Club travels there and starts the construction of the Columbiad cannon, which requires the excavation of a 900-foot-deep (270 m) and 60-foot-wide (18 m) circular hole, which is made in the nick of time, but a surprise awaits Barbicane: Michel Ardan, a French adventurer, plans to travel aboard the projectile.During a meeting between Ardan, the Gun Club, and the inhabitants of Florida, Nicholl appears and challenges Barbicane to a duel. The duel is stopped when Ardan--having been warned by J. T. Maston, secretary of the Gun Club--meets the rivals in the forest where they have agreed to duel. Meanwhile, Barbicane finds the solution to the problem of surviving the incredible acceleration that the explosion would cause. Ardan suggests that Barbicane and Nicholl travel with him in the projectile, and the proposition is accepted.In the end, the projectile is successfully launched, but the destinies of the three astronauts are left inconclusive. The sequel, Around the Moon, deals with what happens to the three men in their travel from the Earth to the Moon.

"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."

The most popular novel by Jules Verne.The main character is an English gentleman - Phileas Fogg, a sedate, wealthy but modest loner. They are betting £ 20,000 with their friends to travel the world in 80 days. He sets off on a journey with a newly hired French servant. They are followed by an English detective - Fix, who is convinced that Fogg is the perpetrator of stealing a significant amount of money from a London bank.The journey takes place using many means of transport, is diversified with adventures that prevent you from reaching your destination on time.When Verne wrote his novel, going around the world in 80 days was an impressive achievement.

The Mysterious Island (French: L''Île mystérieuse) is a novel by Jules Verne, published in 1875. The original edition, published by Hetzel, contains a number of illustrations by Jules Férat. The novel is a crossover sequel to Verne''s famous Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (1870) and In Search of the Castaways (1867-68), 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 of the novels Robinson Crusoe and The Swiss Family Robinson.Verne developed a similar theme in his later novel, Godfrey Morgan (French: L''École des Robinsons, 1882).

The story starts with a comet that touches the Earth in its flight and collects a few small chunks of it. Some forty people of various nations and ages are condemned to a two-year-long journey on the comet.

A novel about the fortunes of a mining community called Aberfoyle which is near Stirling, Scotland. Miner James Starr, after receiving a letter from an old friend, leaves for the Aberfoyle mine. Although believed to be mined out a decade earlier, James Starr finds a mine overman, Simon Ford, along with his family living deep inside the mine. Simon Ford has found a large vein of coal in the mine but the characters must deal with mysterious and unexplainable happenings in and around the mine.

Master of the World is one of the last novels by science fiction writer, Jules Verne. It is a sequel to Robur the Conqueror. At the time Verne wrote the novel, his health was failing. Master of the World is a "black novel," filled with foreboding and fear of the rise of tyrants such as the novel''s villain, Robur, and totalitarianism.Set in the summer of 1903, a series of unexplained events occur across the eastern United States, caused by objects moving with such great speed that they are nearly invisible. The first-person narrator John Strock, ''Head inspector in the federal police department'' in Washington, DC, travels to the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina to investigate. He discovers that all the phenomena are being caused by Robur, a brilliant inventor. (He was previously featured as a character in Verne''s Robur the Conqueror.)Robur has perfected a new machine, which he has dubbed the Terror. It is ten-meter long vehicle, capable of operating as a speedboat, submarine, automobile, or aircraft. It can travel at the (then) unheard of speed of 150 miles per hour on land and at more than 200 mph when flying.Strock tries to capture the Terror but instead is captured himself. Robur drives the strange craft to elude his pursuers, heading to the Caribbean and into a thunderstorm. The Terror is struck by lightning, breaks apart, and falls into the ocean. Strock is rescued from the vehicle''s wreckage, but Robur''s body is never found. The reader is left to decide whether or not he has died.