| Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Contributor(s): Verne, Jules (Author), Allen, Philip Schuyler (Translator) |
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ISBN: 0486448495 ISBN-13: 9780486448497 Publisher: Dover Publications OUR PRICE: $7.20 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: April 2006 Annotation: The "man who invented the future," Verne created the prototype for modern science fiction. His prophetic 1870 adventure novel, featuring a bizarre underwater craft commanded by the mysterious Captain Nemo, predated the submarine. The crowning achievement of Verne's literary career, the book influenced H. G. Wells and later generations of writers. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Classics - Fiction | Science Fiction - Action & Adventure |
| Dewey: FIC |
| LCCN: 2005054279 |
| Lexile Measure: 920 |
| Series: Dover Thrift Editions |
| Physical Information: 0.73" H x 5.24" W x 8.28" (0.49 lbs) 288 pages |
| Accelerated Reader Info |
| Quiz #: 523 Reading Level: 10.0 Interest Level: Middle Grades Point Value: 28.0 |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The man who invented the future, French novelist Jules Verne fanned mankind's desire to explore earth's hidden territories. His prophetic 1870 adventure novel, featuring a fabulous underwater craft commanded by the brilliant and mysterious Captain Nemo, predated the deep-water submarine. Weaving amazing scientific achievements with simple, everyday occurrences, this memorable tale brims with detailed descriptions of a futuristic vessel and bizarre scenes of life on the ocean's bottom. On-board travelers view Red Sea coral, wrecks of a historic naval battle, Antarctic ice shelves, and the fictional Atlantis. In addition, they confront a giant squid and belligerent cannibals, among other rousing adventures. The crowning achievement of Verne's literary career, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea not only influenced H. G. Wells and future generations of writers, but also inspired numerous films. |