Science Fiction Verne, Jules: The Mysterious Island. v2, 22 Feb 2008

HarryT · 04-06-2007, 01:34 PM

A loose sequel to "20,000 Leagues Under the Seas", "The Mysterious Island" tells the story of 5 men who crash-land on an uninhabited Pacific island after their balloon is caught in a hurricane. Starting with almost no resources, the book tells how they build "civilisation" from nothing. But the island has a mysterious secret...

This is one of my favourite Verne novels, and much less well-known than it deserves to be. The TV Series "Lost" was originally inspired by this book.

EDIT: 22 Feb 2008

Recreated the book from an improved PG version and added a cover picture. Uploaded v2.

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Bob Russell · 04-06-2007, 01:59 PM

It's funny. Every time you describe a book, all I can think is "Gee... I've gotta read that!"

You should write book flap blurbs! ;-)

lint · 04-06-2007, 02:47 PM

fantastic book. keep the Verne coming!

HarryT · 04-06-2007, 03:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bob Russell

It's funny. Every time you describe a book, all I can think is "Gee... I've gotta read that!"

You should write book flap blurbs! ;-)

Great! If it makes you want to read them, I'm obviously doing something right

. These are all great books and everyone should read them.

astra · 04-07-2007, 10:09 AM

I might say that J.V was my favorite writer at certain age! Could not stop reading him.
I don't know whether I will be able to read him a a near future but Thanks HarryT anyway! Great Job. I hope I will re-read J.V. someday.

RWood · 04-07-2007, 11:59 AM

How am I ever going to get my own projects done when you keep posting all this great material. Holmes - Dickens - Burroughs - Verne. I may have to revise the old slogan to read, "Great books, the curse of the literate."

HarryT · 04-07-2007, 12:15 PM

I know what you mean - there's so much great stuff out there that it's difficult to know where to begin! BD has really fired up my enthusiasm for producing nice versions of the PG stuff. PG is a good start, but with a bit of work you can produce something for the Reader that's so much nicer to read.

HarryT · 02-22-2008, 07:55 AM

Recreated the book from an improved PG version and added a cover picture. Uploaded v2.

hanchn · 01-15-2010, 04:47 AM

What I can say is only a thanks

Mike L · 06-14-2010, 11:03 AM

Harry T, many thanks for introducing me to this book, which I've just finished reading. It started a bit slow, but the second half was a real page-turner. I never guessed the dénouement.

But did you notice the glaring discrepancies in the dates? If the guys had no contact with the civilised world since March 1865, how could they know about ..... but I'll say no more so as not to spoil the very surprising ending.

A really good book. Thanks for your time in preparing and uploading it.

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04-06-2007, 01:59 PM	#2
Bob Russell Recovering Gadget Addict Posts: 5,381 Karma: 676161 Join Date: May 2004 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Device: iPad	It's funny. Every time you describe a book, all I can think is "Gee... I've gotta read that!" You should write book flap blurbs! ;-)

04-06-2007, 02:47 PM	#3
lint Enthusiast Posts: 37 Karma: 76 Join Date: Oct 2006 Device: Sony Reader	fantastic book. keep the Verne coming!

04-07-2007, 10:09 AM	#5
astra The Introvert Posts: 8,307 Karma: 1000077497 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: United Kingdom Device: Sony Reader PRS-650 & 505 & 500	I might say that J.V was my favorite writer at certain age! Could not stop reading him. I don't know whether I will be able to read him a a near future but Thanks HarryT anyway! Great Job. I hope I will re-read J.V. someday.

04-07-2007, 11:59 AM	#6
RWood Technogeezer Posts: 7,233 Karma: 1601464 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Virginia, USA Device: Sony PRS-500	How am I ever going to get my own projects done when you keep posting all this great material. Holmes - Dickens - Burroughs - Verne. I may have to revise the old slogan to read, "Great books, the curse of the literate."

04-07-2007, 12:15 PM	#7
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	I know what you mean - there's so much great stuff out there that it's difficult to know where to begin! BD has really fired up my enthusiasm for producing nice versions of the PG stuff. PG is a good start, but with a bit of work you can produce something for the Reader that's so much nicer to read.

02-22-2008, 07:55 AM	#8
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Recreated the book from an improved PG version and added a cover picture. Uploaded v2.

01-15-2010, 04:47 AM	#9
hanchn Junior Member Posts: 9 Karma: 10 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: None	What I can say is only a thanks

06-14-2010, 11:03 AM	#10
Mike L Wizard Posts: 1,479 Karma: 3846231 Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Edinburgh, Scotland Device: Kindle 3, Samsung Galaxy	Harry T, many thanks for introducing me to this book, which I've just finished reading. It started a bit slow, but the second half was a real page-turner. I never guessed the dénouement. But did you notice the glaring discrepancies in the dates? If the guys had no contact with the civilised world since March 1865, how could they know about ..... but I'll say no more so as not to spoil the very surprising ending. A really good book. Thanks for your time in preparing and uploading it.

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