The mysterious island / Verne, Jules

A faithful translation of Jules Verne's 1874 novel in which a group of men stranded on a Pacific island during the American Civil War are helped by mysterious forces to not only survive but also build a utopian civilization. Includes notes, appendices, a scholarly introduction, and illustrations from the original French edition.

Five Union prisoners escaping in a balloon from the siege of Richmond set down on the shores of an uncharted island.

Enjoy this early science fiction thriller, where the heroes use science and natural resources of the island to create a safe life.