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Around the World in Eighty Days is a classic adventure novel by the French writer Jules Verne, first published in 1873. In the story, Phileas Fogg of London and his newly employed French valet Passepartout attempt to circumnavigate the world in 80 days on a wager set by his friends at the Reform Club.

A gentleman with a taste for gambling accepts a bet that he cannot make it around the globe in 80 days. Part travelogue, part high-stakes thriller, Phileas Fogg and his French manservant race to win this fantastical wager. Tim Piggott-Smith narrates the journey which has come to inspire generations of adventurers.

Jules Verne is considered to be an important author in France and most of Europe, where he has had a wide influence on the literary avant-garde and on surrealism. VOLUME 1: The year 1866 was signalised by a remarkable incident, a mysterious and puzzling phenomenon, which doubtless no one has yet forgotten. Not to mention rumours which agitated the maritime population and excited the public mind, even in the interior of continents, seafaring men were particularly excited.

Jules Verne is considered to be an important author in France and most of Europe, where he has had a wide influence on the literary avant-garde and on surrealism. VOLUME 2: We now come to the second part of our journey under the sea. The first ended with the moving scene in the coral cemetery which left such a deep impression on my mind. Thus, in the midst of this great sea, Captain Nemo's life was passing, even to his grave, which he had prepared in one of its deepest abysses.

Jules Verne est sans doute le plus grand romancier d'aventures français. Embarquez pour 4 heures d'aventures avec ses plus grands textes : 20 000 lieues sous les mers, L'île mystérieuse, De la Terre à la lune, Les révoltés de Bounty et Michel Strogoff. Cette adaptation audio date de 1959 et rassemble les plus grands comédiens français.

Professor Lidenbrock, Hamburger Geologieprofessor und schrullige Kapazität, gerät durch Zufall in den Besitz einer verschlüsselten Handschrift des isländischen Alchimisten Arne Saknussemm aus dem 16. Jahrhundert. Ihre Botschaft: Steigt man hinab in den Krater des Sneffel-Vulkans auf Island, so gelangt man zum Mittelpunkt der Erde! Es beginnt eine phantastische Reise in eine frühgeschichtliche Zeit, mit unterirdischen Meeren, Kristallhöhlen, Sauriern - und einer ganz und gar verblüffenden Auflösung.

Race across the world and explore the depths of the caverns below in this pair of adventure stories: Around the World in 80 Days and Journey to the Centre of the Earth by Jules Verne.

Reise um den Mond ist ein Roman des französischen Autors Jules Verne. Der Roman wurde erstmals 1870 unter dem französischen Titel Autour de la Lune von dem Verleger Pierre-Jules Hetzel veröffentlicht. Es handelt sich um die Fortsetzung des 1865 erschienenen Werkes Von der Erde zum Mond (De la Terre à la Lune). Die erste deutschsprachige Ausgabe erschien 1873 im Verlag der Gebrüder Légrády in Pest unter dem Titel Reise um den Mond. Es handelt sich um ein frühes Werk des Science-Fiction-Genres, das die Mondfahrt um fast genau hundert Jahre vorwegnimmt.

The Adventures of Captain Hatteras, Part 1: The English at the North Pole begins the journey of Captain John Hatteras, who is obsessed with reaching the North Pole. Against dangerous icebergs and crew mutinies, his relentless quest pushes the limits of human endurance.

Captain Antifer is a thrilling treasure hunt novel by Jules Verne. When a wealthy Egyptian leaves a hidden fortune to the captain who once saved him, the search for the lost gold spans from France to the Arabian coast, fraught with betrayal, deception, and adventure.

Dick Sands the Boy Captain is an exhilarating maritime adventure about a fifteen-year-old boy who must take command of a ship after the captain disappears. Facing treacherous seas, deceitful men, and the perils of Central Africa, Dick must prove his courage and leadership to survive. A thrilling Jules Verne classic.

Doctor Ox’s Experiment is a humorous early Jules Verne short story about a sleepy Flemish town transformed by a scientist’s strange gas experiment. A witty satire on human nature, science, and unintended consequences.

Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon follows a perilous journey down the mighty Amazon River. Packed with adventure, exotic landscapes, and hidden dangers, Jules Verne crafts a vivid tale of survival and mystery, featuring secret codes and cryptography.

Facing the Flag is a thrilling Jules Verne novel exploring the dangers of advanced weaponry. A brilliant but unstable inventor develops a devastating weapon, and as world powers race to control it, the fate of nations hangs in the balance.

Five Weeks in a Balloon is a thrilling Jules Verne adventure following three explorers who cross Africa by hot air balloon. Facing wild animals, dangerous tribes, and harsh landscapes, their scientific expedition becomes a test of endurance and ingenuity. A must-listen for lovers of classic exploration tales.

Godfrey Morgan: A Californian Mystery is Jules Verne’s satirical take on the Robinson Crusoe genre. When young Godfrey is shipwrecked on a seemingly uninhabited island, he and his dancing instructor must survive against wild animals, cannibals, and mysterious occurrences. But not everything is as it seems—what is the secret behind the island?

The Fur Country is a gripping Arctic adventure following members of the Hudson’s Bay Company as they establish a fort near the North Pole. When an earthquake shifts their landmass, strange phenomena begin to unfold, putting their survival at risk in this thrilling Jules Verne novel.

The Mysterious Island is a thrilling survival adventure by Jules Verne. After escaping a Civil War prison by balloon, five castaways land on an uncharted island, where they use their wits and science to build a new civilization. But the island holds secrets—and someone is watching them.

Bist du bereit, von einem tosend wütenden Sturm in den Bann gezogen zu werden? In Frritt Flacc – Der Sturm von Jules Verne, gelesen von Alexander Wohnhaas, erwartet dich ein atemberaubendes Hörbuch-Abenteuer, das klassischen Pulp-Fiction-Flair mit ungezähmten Naturgewalten vereint. Die Erzählung katapultiert dich mitten hinein in ein Szenario voller tobender Winde, peitschender Wellen und spannungsgeladener Momente, die gleichzeitig fesseln und als beruhigende Einschlafhilfe dienen.

In Search of the Castaways is a thrilling Jules Verne novel in which Lord and Lady Glenarvan, along with Captain Grant’s children, embark on a worldwide journey to rescue shipwreck survivors. Their search takes them across South America, Australia, and New Zealand, encountering danger at every turn.