This superb collection of classic science fiction features the best of Jules Verne's epic adventure stories, including Five Weeks in a Balloon(1863), AJourney to the Center of the Earth (1864), From the Earth to the Moon(1865),Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870), andAround the World in Eighty Days (1873). Oftencalled the ';father of science fiction, Verne was a masterful storyteller and visionary, anticipating such technological marvels as the submarine and skyscraper. For nearly 150 years, his unusual characters, outlandish plots, and vivid descriptions have captivated readers, and now they are available--complete and unabridged--in this gorgeous slipcase edition. The stylish editionalso features ahistorical timelineand comprehensive introduction, enlightening the reader on the author's life and works. The Knickerbocker Classics bring together the works of classic authors from around the world in stunning gift editions to be collected and enjoyed. Complete and unabridged, these elegantly designed cloth-bound hardcovers feature a slipcase and ribbon marker, as well as a comprehensive introduction providing the reader with enlightening information on the authors life and works.
| ISBN: | 9780760363676 |
| Publication date: | 17th April 2018 |
| Author: | Verne, Jules |
| Publisher: | Race Point Publishing |
| Format: | Ebook (Epub) |