The Mysterious Island. Dropped From the Clouds Tr. by W.H.G. Kingston

<p>The Mysterious Island one of Jules Verne's most thrilling novels recounts the adventures of five American prisoners of war who escape in a balloon during the American Civil War. After being swept away by a storm they crash-land on a remote uninhabited island in the Pacific. Utilizing their combined knowledge of science and engineering they must learn to survive and build a new life for themselves in this strange and often dangerous land.</p> <p>As they explore the island they encounter both natural wonders and unexplained phenomena leading them to believe they are not as alone as they initially thought. With resourcefulness and courage they confront challenges uncover secrets and ultimately discover the island's astonishing connection to Captain Nemo and the Nautilus from Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. The Mysterious Island is a timeless tale of ingenuity resilience and the enduring spirit of adventure.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>