Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne, 1888
This is an exquisite edition of the classic "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" by Jules Verne. While not a first, this is a rare edition from 1888. It features a beautiful front cover and an intact binding. There is some spotting to the front and back boards, as well as some marking to the inside of the front board. The pages themselves are clean and free of other markings. The corners have some bumping and the spine is a bit faded, but this book is, overall, in good condition for its age.
The narrative follows Professor Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and the Canadian whaler Ned Land, who are captured by Captain Nemo aboard the submarine Nautilus.
The tale begins when mysterious sea creature sightings prompt an expedition led by the United States Navy. The Nautilus, however, is no ordinary vessel; it glides through the ocean depths, revealing underwater wonders and perils unknown to mankind. As they traverse the oceans, the trio encounters a myriad of marine life, shipwrecks, and even lost cities, all while grappling with the enigmatic Captain Nemo's philosophy and his disdain for society.
Nemo, an anti-hero with a complex moral compass, reveals his commitment to the ocean and his disdain for the terrestrial world. This obsession leads to encounters with naval battles and pirate conflicts, forcing Aronnax and his companions to confront their own beliefs about freedom, knowledge, and the responsibilities of mankind.
The journey spans incredible underwater landscapes and showcases Verne's intricate details of marine science and technology. Ultimately, they find themselves in a perilous situation in the mysterious Maelstrom, leading to an ambiguous conclusion about their fate and the ultimate mysteries of the deep sea. The novel combines adventure with philosophical reflections, positioning it as a cornerstone of the science fiction genre.
This edition will make an excellent addition to any classic literature, science fiction, or antiquarian collection.
This is an exquisite edition of the classic "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" by Jules Verne. While not a first, this is a rare edition from 1888. It features a beautiful front cover and an intact binding. There is some spotting to the front and back boards, as well as some marking to the inside of the front board. The pages themselves are clean and free of other markings. The corners have some bumping and the spine is a bit faded, but this book is, overall, in good condition for its age.
The narrative follows Professor Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and the Canadian whaler Ned Land, who are captured by Captain Nemo aboard the submarine Nautilus.
The tale begins when mysterious sea creature sightings prompt an expedition led by the United States Navy. The Nautilus, however, is no ordinary vessel; it glides through the ocean depths, revealing underwater wonders and perils unknown to mankind. As they traverse the oceans, the trio encounters a myriad of marine life, shipwrecks, and even lost cities, all while grappling with the enigmatic Captain Nemo's philosophy and his disdain for society.
Nemo, an anti-hero with a complex moral compass, reveals his commitment to the ocean and his disdain for the terrestrial world. This obsession leads to encounters with naval battles and pirate conflicts, forcing Aronnax and his companions to confront their own beliefs about freedom, knowledge, and the responsibilities of mankind.
The journey spans incredible underwater landscapes and showcases Verne's intricate details of marine science and technology. Ultimately, they find themselves in a perilous situation in the mysterious Maelstrom, leading to an ambiguous conclusion about their fate and the ultimate mysteries of the deep sea. The novel combines adventure with philosophical reflections, positioning it as a cornerstone of the science fiction genre.
This edition will make an excellent addition to any classic literature, science fiction, or antiquarian collection.
This is an exquisite edition of the classic "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" by Jules Verne. While not a first, this is a rare edition from 1888. It features a beautiful front cover and an intact binding. There is some spotting to the front and back boards, as well as some marking to the inside of the front board. The pages themselves are clean and free of other markings. The corners have some bumping and the spine is a bit faded, but this book is, overall, in good condition for its age.
The narrative follows Professor Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and the Canadian whaler Ned Land, who are captured by Captain Nemo aboard the submarine Nautilus.
The tale begins when mysterious sea creature sightings prompt an expedition led by the United States Navy. The Nautilus, however, is no ordinary vessel; it glides through the ocean depths, revealing underwater wonders and perils unknown to mankind. As they traverse the oceans, the trio encounters a myriad of marine life, shipwrecks, and even lost cities, all while grappling with the enigmatic Captain Nemo's philosophy and his disdain for society.
Nemo, an anti-hero with a complex moral compass, reveals his commitment to the ocean and his disdain for the terrestrial world. This obsession leads to encounters with naval battles and pirate conflicts, forcing Aronnax and his companions to confront their own beliefs about freedom, knowledge, and the responsibilities of mankind.
The journey spans incredible underwater landscapes and showcases Verne's intricate details of marine science and technology. Ultimately, they find themselves in a perilous situation in the mysterious Maelstrom, leading to an ambiguous conclusion about their fate and the ultimate mysteries of the deep sea. The novel combines adventure with philosophical reflections, positioning it as a cornerstone of the science fiction genre.
This edition will make an excellent addition to any classic literature, science fiction, or antiquarian collection.