Jules Verne

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In Search of the Castaways; Or, The Children of Captain Grant (eBook, ePUB)

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"In Search of the Castaways; Or, The Children of Captain Grant" by Jules Verne is an enthralling adventure novel that follows Lord Glenarvan's expedition to rescue the shipwrecked Captain Grant. Accompanied by Lady Helena and the Grant children, Mary and Robert, the expedition traverses oceans and continents, deciphering clues found in a message bottle. Their journey takes them through perilous landscapes and encounters with indigenous peoples, as they face rival treasure hunters and natural calamities. Verne's narrative is filled with suspense, excitement, and unexpected twists, capturing the spirit of exploration and the allure of the unknown. The novel is a thrilling tale of perseverance, courage, and discovery, revealing the true fate of Captain Grant amidst a backdrop of thrilling adventures. With its blend of adventure, mystery, and intrigue, "In Search of the Castaways" continues to captivate readers of all ages with its timeless appeal.

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Jules Verne was a world fame French author, considered as 'Father of Science Fiction'. He was born on 8 February 1828 in Nantes, France. His parents were Pierre Verne and Sophie Allotted de La Fuye. For studies he went to boarding school there he started writing short stories and poetry. His father was an attorney, so he sent Jules Paris, to study law but literature attracted him. He had passion for theatre and writing. He began his career as playwright. But after his marriage, for several years he worked as stock market broker. In 1862 Jules met publisher Pierre Jules Hetzel, it boomed his writing career. In 1963 Verne's novel Five Weeks in a Balloon, the series of a adventurous novel published and after that he never looked back. Jules had a rich account of literary work, with adventurous scientific novel, he had also written numerous plays, short stories, autobiographical account, poetry and artistic literary work. Although he died in 1905 his remarkable works published continually, even after his death. He is the second significant writer whose works has been translated continually. His most popular writing works are - Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Around the World in Eighty Days, From the Earth to the Moon etc.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: True Sign Publishing House
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2024
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9789362536983
• Artikelnr.: 73563811