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Adventure novel by Jules Verne, published in French in three volumes as L'Ile mysterieuse in 1874 and included in his popular science-fiction series Voyages extraordinaires (1863-1910). The Mysterious Island follows the adventures of a group of castaways who use their survivalist savvy to build a functional community on an uncharted island. A hot-air balloon carrying five passengers and a dog escapes from Richmond, Va., during the American Civil War. It is blown off course and deposited near an obscure island. One of the castaways nearly dies after a skirmish with pirates; he is saved by the…mehr

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Adventure novel by Jules Verne, published in French in three volumes as L'Ile mysterieuse in 1874 and included in his popular science-fiction series Voyages extraordinaires (1863-1910). The Mysterious Island follows the adventures of a group of castaways who use their survivalist savvy to build a functional community on an uncharted island. A hot-air balloon carrying five passengers and a dog escapes from Richmond, Va., during the American Civil War. It is blown off course and deposited near an obscure island. One of the castaways nearly dies after a skirmish with pirates; he is saved by the unexplained appearance of medicine after the pirates are unexpectedly routed.
Autorenporträt
Jules Verne was a French writer, born on 8 February 1828 in Nantes, France. He is widely regarded as one of the founding fathers of science fiction, creating some of the most imaginative and influential stories in the genre. Verne's writing is known for its attention to scientific detail, imaginative plotlines and vivid descriptions of the natural world. His work has had a lasting impact on popular culture and inspired generations of readers, filmmakers and other artists. Some of Verne's most famous works include Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Around the World in Eighty Days and Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Seas. He died on 24 March 1905 in Amiens, France, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest writers in the history of science fiction.