Originally published in the late 1800s,
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea has captivated readers for nearly two centuries. This edition, enhanced with lavish full-color illustrations by artist Arkady Roytman, is the premier edition of this time-honored classic.
The story follows Professor Aronnax, his faithful servant, Conseil, and the Canadian harpooner, Ned Land, and dangerous mission to rid the seas of a terrifying monster that lurks in the depths of the sea.
However, the "monster" turns out to be a giant submarine, commanded by the mysterious Captain Nemo, by whom they are soon held captive. So begins not only one of the great adventure classics by Jules Verne, but also a truly fantastic voyage from the lost city of Atlantis to the South Pole.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 396 pages in this book. This book was published 2018 by Skyhorse Publishing .
Jules Vernes (1828 - 1905) was a French novelist, poet and playwright, best known for his adventure novels and his influence on the literary genre of science fiction.
This book contains the following story:
20 000 Leagues Under the Sea
Three men embark on an epic journey under the sea with the mysterious Captain Nemo aboard his submarine the Nautilus. Over the course of their fantastical voyage, they encounter the lost city of Atlantis, the South Pole and the corals of the Red Sea, and must battle countless adversaries both human and monstrous.
This book features the following character:
Captain Nemo
This book features the character Captain Nemo.