Castaways from the Clouds (Translated and Illustrated)

by Jules Verne, Robert Schoolcraft (Illustrator), Robert Schoolcraft (Translator)

Overview

Part I of Jules Verne's master work: The Mysterious Island.
In 1865 during the American Civil War, a violent storm sweeps a balloon carrying Cyrus Smith an engineer, his personal assistant Neb, Gedeon Spilett a reporter, Pencroff a sailor and Herbert his young ward; the five Northern prisoners of war have escaped, but will end up on an unknown island in the South Pacific. After taking care of basic necessities, they proceed to rebuild most of modern civilization. However, a series of puzzling incidents —including a lead bullet— leads the colonists to believe they are not alone on the Mysterious Island ...

Product Details

BN ID:	2940162922032
Publisher:	Barnes & Noble Press
Publication date:	05/14/2020
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	4 MB

About the Author

Widely regarded as the father of modern science fiction, Jules Verne (1828-1905) wrote more than seventy books and created hundreds of memorable characters. His most popular novel, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, is not only a brilliant piece of scientific prophecy, but also a thrilling story with superb, subtle characterizations.

Date of Birth:

February 8, 1828

Date of Death:

March 24, 1905

Place of Birth:

Nantes, France

Place of Death:

Amiens, France

Education:

Nantes lycée and law studies in Paris