Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
by Jules Verne, Anthony Bonner
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea by Jules Verne, Anthony Bonner holds a well received rating of 3.86 out of 5, based on 121.1K reader ratings. First published in 1869. The book spans 394 pages.
About Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
When an unidentified “monster” threatens international shipping, French oceanographer Pierre Aronnax and his unflappable assistant Conseil join an expedition organized by the US Navy to hunt down and destroy the menace. After months of fruitless searching, they finally grapple with their quarry, but Aronnax, Conseil, and the brash Canadian harpooner Ned Land are thrown overboard in the attack, only to find that the “monster” is actually a futuristic submarine, the Nautilus, commanded by a shadowy, mystical, preternaturally imposing man who calls himself Captain Nemo. Thus begins a journey of 20,000 leagues—nearly 50,000 miles—that will take Captain Nemo, his crew, and these three adventurers on a journey of discovery through undersea forests, coral graveyards, miles-deep trenches, and even the sunken ruins of Atlantis. Jules Verne’s novel of undersea exploration has been captivating readers ever since its first publication in 1870, and Frederick Paul Walter’s reader-friendly, scientifically meticulous translation of this visionary science fiction classic is complete and unabridged down to the smallest substantive detail.
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Jules Verne, Anthony Bonner |
| Published | 1869 |
| Pages | 394 |
| Genres | Classics, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy |
| Average Rating | 3.86 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 121,112 |
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What genre is Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea?
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is categorized as Classics, Science Fiction, Fiction, Fantasy. Its primary genre classification is Fantasy.
Is Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea worth reading?
Based on 121.1K reader ratings, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea has an average score of 3.86 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received." Its large number of reviews suggests broad reader appeal.
How many pages is Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea?
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea has 394 pages.
Who wrote Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea?
Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea was written by Jules Verne, Anthony Bonner. It was first published in 1869.
What is the ISBN for Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea?
The ISBN-13 for Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is 9780760728500.0.
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