Showing results by author "Jules Verne" in Politics & Social Sciences

Master of the World is a gripping techno-thriller by Jules Verne, in which Chief Inspector Strock investigates a series of bizarre incidents—an artificial volcano, an impossibly fast car, and a mysterious sea vessel. As he follows the clues, he discovers the work of a genius inventor who possesses a machine that can travel on land, sea, and air. Can Strock stop this dangerous mastermind before he takes control of the world?

Mysterious Island – Shipwrecked in the Air is the first part of Jules Verne’s classic survival adventure. As the American Civil War rages, five prisoners escape Richmond in a balloon, only to be swept thousands of miles away to a remote island. Stranded with limited resources, they must use their ingenuity to survive. But the island holds secrets—who or what is watching them?

The Mysterious Island is a thrilling survival adventure by Jules Verne. After escaping a Civil War prison by balloon, five castaways land on an uncharted island, where they use their wits and science to build a new civilization. But the island holds secrets—and someone is watching them.

Embark on thrilling journeys with Jules Verne Audiobooks, a collection of imaginative tales filled with adventure, exploration, and scientific wonder. These timeless stories take you to the depths of the ocean, the heart of the earth, and beyond the stars.

Timeless Jules Verne Adventures features his most beloved stories, transporting listeners to extraordinary places through thrilling narration. Perfect for those who crave excitement, discovery, and boundless imagination.

The Jules Verne Works Collection gathers his complete body of work, offering an immersive experience of his visionary storytelling and groundbreaking ideas.

Jules Verne’s Topsy-Turvy takes a fascinating and oddly prophetic look at global warming—through the lens of 19th-century adventure fiction. A group of inventors sets out to tilt the Earth’s axis to melt the Arctic ice, all in the name of resource exploitation. As scientific ambition collides with unforeseen consequences, this thought-provoking story raises questions about environmental responsibility and human ingenuity. A must-read for fans of Verne’s visionary storytelling.

The Underground City is a fascinating tale of discovery and survival deep beneath the earth. When mining engineer James Starr is invited back to an abandoned Scottish mine, he is stunned to learn that a hidden coal vein—and a mysterious secret—awaits him. A thrilling underground adventure from the master of imaginative storytelling, Jules Verne.

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When a volcano suddenly seems to erupt and threaten a mountain town of North Carolina, Inspector Strock is sent to determine the danger. When an automobile race in Wisconsin is interrupted by the unexpected appearance of a vehicle traveling at many times the top speed of the entrants, Strock is again consulted. And when an odd-shaped boat is sighted moving at impossible speeds off the New England coast, Stock and his boss begin to wonder if the incidents are related.

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