The adventure begins when Professor Aronnax accidentally becomes a prisoner of the very monster he is seeking to destroy - the submarine Nautilus commanded by the mysterious Captain Nemo. Invited to experience the marvels of the Nautilus' magnificent undersea world Aronnax struggle to piece together Nemo's tragic past. This exciting retelling captures the essence of Verne's visionary and unforgettable story while also explaining the fascinating facts and fantasies of Captain Nemo's marvelous ocean realm. A unique cross-section of the Nautilus color photographs diagrams and narrative illustrations explore Verne's unique vision and knowledge of the deep.
This book features in the following series: Dk Eyewitness, Dk Eyewitness Classics .
There are 64 pages in this book. This book was published 1998 by Dorling Kindersley Ltd .
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.
