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Around the World in Eighty Days (French: Le tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours) is an adventure novel by the French writer Jules Verne, first published in French in 1872. In the story, Phileas Fogg of London and his newly employed French valet Passepartout attempt to circumnavigate the world in 80 days on a £20,000 wager (£2,242,900 in 2019) set by his friends at the Reform Club. It is one of Verne's most acclaimed works. The story starts in London on Wednesday, 2 October 1872. Phileas Fogg is a rich British gentleman living in solitude.

Dans les "Aventures du capitaine Hatteras", l'auteur nous met sur la piste d'un équipage s'apprêtant à prendre la mer pour une destination inconnue, sur un bateau inconnu. Cette équipée fait la rencontre du capitaine Hatteras, un homme lugubre et peu affable aux apparences psycho-rigides qui n'a qu'un but en tête, atteindre le pôle Nord géographique.

"Il giro del mondo in ottanta giorni" è forse il più noto tra i romanzi di Jules Verne, fonte di numerosi adattamenti televisivi e cinematografici. Il protagonista è un inglese vittoriano di nome Phileas Fogg che, per scommessa con i soci del suo club londinese, si imbarca nell'avventura di fare il giro del mondo in non più di ottanta giorni.

"The Mysterious Island" (French: "L'île mystérieuse") is a novel by Jules Verne, published in 1874. The novel is a crossover sequel to Verne's famous "Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea" and "In Search of the Castaways", though thematically it is vastly different from those books. An early draft of the novel, initially rejected by Verne's publisher and wholly reconceived before publication, was titled "Shipwrecked Family: Marooned With Uncle Robinson".

"Deti kapitana Granta" (fr. Les Enfants du capitaine Grant) - roman francuzskogo pisatelja Zhjulja Verna, vpervye polnost'ju opublikovannyj v 1868 godu. Lord Glenarvan i ego zhena Jelen sovershajut svadebnoe puteshestvie v shotlandskih vodah na jahte «Dunkan». Jekipazh korablja vylavlivaet akulu, vo vnutrennostjah kotoroj nahodjat butylku iz-pod shampanskogo.

De reis om de wereld in 80 dagen is een van de bekendste romans van de franse schrijver Jules Verne. De avonturenroman over de rijke Phileas Fogg die wedt dat hij in 80 dagen om de wereld kan reizen werd gepubliceerd in 1873. Het verhaal en afgeleiden ervan werden talloze keren verfilmd. Zoals alle boeken van Verne speelt ook in De reis om de wereld in 80 dagen de nieuwe technologie van de negentiende eeuw een grote rol.

Jules Verne’s classic science fiction fantasy carries its hero - Professor Aronnax of the Museum of Paris - on a thrilling and dangerous journey far below the waves to see what creatures live in the ocean’s depths. In the process, Verne imagined a vessel that had not yet been invented: the submarine.

Jaké tajemství skrývá hrad v Sedmihradsku? Odhalí hrabě Telek tajemství, jímž je opředen hrad v karpatské vesnici? Je obraz jeho mrtvé lásky, pěvkyně Stilly, jen přeludem? Román je poctou lidské vynalézavosti. Hrabě Franz Telek propadne kouzlu krásné operní pěvkyně Stilly. Ta však při představení náhle umírá a hraběti málem pukne srdce. Stopy jeho lásky ho zavedou do karpatské vesnice Verst, kde stojí hrad opředený tajemstvím.

After escaping a Confederate prison during the Civil War, a group of unlikely survivors is swept away to a mysterious, uncharted island. Stranded with nothing but their wits and resourcefulness, they must overcome natural dangers, build a new life, and unlock the island's hidden secrets. But as they discover strange clues and unexpected inventions, they begin to realize they may not be alone.

When French scientist Professor Aronnax agrees to investigate a series of attacks by a mysterious sea monster, he begins an incredible underwater journey, taking along his loyal assistant Conseil and master harpooner Ned. They eventually join Captain Nemo and traverse a distance of thousands of leagues throughout many seas, finding exotic settings, surprise encounters, and unforeseen dangers in their epic adventure, a tour-de-force of imagination.

Axel and his uncle find a note that describes a path to Earth’s center! The men climb deep inside a volcano and discover amazing wonders. They also run into danger, which could trap them below the surface forever.

Bandits & Rebels is an anthology of some of Jules Verne’s earliest work, including the first appearance of a submarine in his fiction. As well as his interest in science, it illustrates his geographical and historical range, with San Carlos, a story about smugglers in Spain; a story about the siege of Rome in 1848; and Martin Paz, about an indigenous uprising in Peru in the 1830s. The audiobook includes a detailed introduction by Sorbonne professor and Verne expert Daniel Compére.

Join three Englishmen and three Russians as they embark on an extraordinary journey across South Africa to measure a meridian. Tensions rise with the onset of the Crimean War, turning the Russians into enemy agents in an English colony. Experience the adventure and intrigue through this captivating tale, summarized by Kim.

Dive into the thrilling narrative of The great explorers of the 19th century, the third volume of the acclaimed series Celebrated travels and travellers. This captivating installment takes you through a remarkable era of exploration and discovery, featuring chapters like The dawn of a century of discovery, The exploration and colonization of Africa, and The oriental scientific movement and American discoveries. Journey further with accounts of Voyages round the world and Polar expeditions, delve into the exploits of French circumnavigators, and explore the gripping tales of Polar expeditions ...

Dive into the world of exploration with Celebrated Travels and Travellers, a captivating work by the renowned adventure storyteller Jules Verne. While best known for his fiction, Verne also crafted insightful non-fiction that illuminates the history of geographical discovery. This first volume, titled Exploration of the World, spans from 505 B.C. to the end of the 17th century, offering a vivid narrative thats both informative and engaging. The subsequent volumes, The Great Navigators of the 18th Century and The Great Navigators of the 19th Century, continue this thrilling journey through time...

Dive into the captivating world of exploration with The Great Navigators of the 18th Century, the second volume in the Celebrated Travels and Travellers series. Building on the foundation laid in the first volume, Exploration of the World, which chronicles adventures from B.C. 505 to the close of the 17th century, this installment takes you through the remarkable journeys of legendary navigators who shaped our understanding of the globe. The third volume will further illuminate the tales of The Great Explorers and Travellers of the 19th Century. Join Kajo and Piotr Nater as they guide you ...

Master Zacharius is a brilliant scientist, a master of his craft, and a man whose pride knows no bounds. He has achieved the remarkable feat of accurately regulating time, a power that seems almost divine. But as his own time dwindles and his legacy hangs in the balance, what choices will he make? Join Zachary Katz-Stein on a riveting journey that explores the intersection of ambition, mortality, and the quest for immortality.

In a twist of fate, the wealthy yet indifferent Kin-Fo finds himself stripped of his fortune and contemplating death. He enlists the help of his friend Wang to end his life by a specific date. However, everything takes a dramatic turn when Kin-Fo discovers that he is not as destitute as he believed. This revelation sparks an adventurous journey across China as he races to find Wang and cancel their grim pact. (Summary by Nadine) Proof-Listeners Patrick Wells, Jeanie, Nadine Eckert-Boulet, stonie1914

Dive into one of the lesser-known gems of adventure science fiction by Jules Verne, Ticket No. 9672 (also known as The Lottery Ticket). This captivating tale blends fiction with a sprinkle of romance, set against the backdrop of breathtaking scenery and travel. Follow the journey of Hulda and her mother, Dame Hansen, as they await the return of Huldas fiancé. Their hopes take a turn when his ship goes missing at sea, leaving behind only a mysterious message in a bottle—a lottery ticket! A series of unexpected events unfolds, leading to a resolution that promises to be anything but ordinary....

In Antarctic Mystery, Edgar Allan Poes intriguing narrative of Arthur Pym comes to life as Captain Len Guy embarks on a perilous journey to uncover the fate of his brothers ill-fated ship, the Jane. This vessel, once a part of Pyms mysterious voyage, disappears under the icy grip of Antarctica. With the help of the resourceful Mr. Joerling, the crew of the Halbrane is drawn into an expedition filled with danger and discovery, as they search for any remnants of the Jane and its lost crew.