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The Mysterious Island


Book Description
Based on the true story of Alexander Selkirk, who survived alone for almost five years on an uninhabited island off the coast of Chile, The Mysterious Island is considered by many to be Jules Verne's masterpiece. "Wide-eyed mid-nineteenth-century humanistic optimism in a breezy, blissfully readable translation by Stump" (Kirkus Reviews), here is the enthralling tale of five men and a dog who land ... More
Book Information
PublisherModern Library
BindingMass Market Paperback (38 editions)
Reading LevelUncategorized
# of Pages768
ISBN-100812972120
ISBN-13978-0812972122
Publication Date04/27/2004
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About Jules Vernes (Author) : Jules Vernes is a published author of children's books. Some of the published credits of Jules Vernes include Journey to the Center of the Earth (Graphic Classics), The Fur Country, The Fur Country.
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About Caleb Carr (Introduction) : Caleb Carr is a published author. Published credits of Caleb Carr include The Mysterious Island (Modern Library Classics), The Rough Riders.
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About Jordan Stump (Translator) : Jordan Stump is a published translator. Published credits of Jordan Stump include The Mysterious Island (Modern Library Classics).
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