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The Mysterious Island

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Last updated: 2023/08/14 at 7:17 PM
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The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne

Author: Jules Verne | Published: 1874

The Mysterious Island Synopsis

The Mysterious Island is a novel by Jules Verne and published in 1874. It tells the gripping story of five American Civil War prisoners who escape from a Confederate prison by hijacking a hot air balloon. However, their adventure takes an unexpected turn when they get caught in a powerful storm that carries them far away from their intended destination.

The balloon crash lands on an uninhabited island, leaving the group stranded. The main characters include Cyrus Smith, the intelligent and resourceful leader; Gideon Spilett, a journalist; Neb, a former enslaved person; Herbert, a young boy; and Pencroff, a sailor.

As they adapt to their new environment, the castaways must confront various challenges and mysteries on the island. They discover that it is abundantly rich in natural resources and filled with strange phenomena, such as an enigmatic presence they refer to as the "Island's Benefactor," who seems to aid them in their survival.

Excerpt from The Mysterious Island Online Book

“Are we rising again?” “No. On the contrary.” “Are we descending?” “Worse than that, captain! we are falling!” “For Heaven’s sake heave out the ballast!” “There! the last sack is empty!” “Does the balloon rise?” “No!” “I hear a noise like the dashing of waves. The sea is below the car! It cannot be more than 500 feet from us!” “Overboard with every weight! ... everything!”

About Jules Verne

Jules Gabriel Verne (February 8, 1828 – March 24, 1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright. He is best known for his adventure novels, often set in the future, and feature technological innovations that were not yet available in Verne's time. Verne is considered one of the founders of the science fiction genre.

Verne was born in Nantes, France, on February 8, 1828. His father was a lawyer, and Verne was expected to follow in his footsteps. In 1852, Verne moved to Paris to work as a stockbroker. However, he continued to write in his spare time and eventually published his first novel, Five Weeks in a Balloon, in 1863. The novel was a success, launching Verne's career as a writer. Verne went on to write over 60 novels, including Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1873). Find out more about Jules Verne on sevenov.com.

Genres: Adventure, Fiction, Science Fiction
Completed: Yes
Word Count: 296439

Table of Contents

  • Inside cover (1631 words)
  • PART 1—DROPPED FROM THE CLOUDS (3878 words)
  • Chapter 2 (4917 words)
  • Chapter 3 (4230 words)
  • Chapter 4 (4649 words)
  • Chapter 5 (4352 words)
  • Chapter 6 (4406 words)
  • Chapter 7 (4521 words)
  • Chapter 8 (4567 words)
  • Chapter 9 (4898 words)
  • Chapter 10 (4794 words)
  • Chapter 11 (5229 words)
  • Chapter 12 (4741 words)
  • Chapter 13 (5231 words)
  • Chapter 14 (4599 words)
  • Chapter 15 (4433 words)
  • Chapter 16 (4467 words)
  • Chapter 17 (4867 words)
  • Chapter 18 (4390 words)
  • Chapter 19 (4618 words)
  • Chapter 20 (4148 words)
  • Chapter 21 (4631 words)
  • Chapter 22 (5656 words)
  • PART 2. ABANDONED (4575 words)
  • Chapter 2 (4650 words)
  • Chapter 3 (4898 words)
  • Chapter 4 (4478 words)
  • Chapter 5 (5077 words)
  • Chapter 6 (4835 words)
  • Chapter 7 (4773 words)
  • Chapter 8 (4760 words)
  • Chapter 9 (4425 words)
  • Chapter 10 (4472 words)
  • Chapter 11 (5251 words)
  • Chapter 12 (5787 words)
  • Chapter 13 (4681 words)
  • Chapter 14 (5159 words)
  • Chapter 15 (4414 words)
  • Chapter 16 (5250 words)
  • Chapter 17 (5084 words)
  • Chapter 18 (4916 words)
  • Chapter 19 (4774 words)
  • Chapter 20 (5146 words)
  • PART 3. THE SECRET OF THE ISLAND (5107 words)
  • Chapter 2 (4790 words)
  • Chapter 3 (5708 words)
  • Chapter 4 (5162 words)
  • Chapter 5 (4562 words)
  • Chapter 6 (4839 words)
  • Chapter 7 (4223 words)
  • Chapter 8 (3038 words)
  • Chapter 9 (4594 words)
  • Chapter 10 (4091 words)
  • Chapter 11 (4641 words)
  • Chapter 12 (4543 words)
  • Chapter 13 (5100 words)
  • Chapter 14 (4958 words)
  • Chapter 15 (5567 words)
  • Chapter 16 (4804 words)
  • Chapter 17 (4222 words)
  • Chapter 18 (6142 words)
  • Chapter 19 (5735 words)
  • Chapter 20 (3355 words)

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