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Set during the American Civil War, the story follows five Northern prisoners who escape by commandeering a hydrogen balloon. Their journey leads them to a remote volcanic island, which they name Lincoln Island in honor of Abraham Lincoln. The group, including a railroad engineer, an ex-slave, a sailor, and a journalist, utilizes their diverse skills to survive and thrive. They create a range of innovations, from fire and pottery to a telegraph and a ship, all while establishing a home in a cliffside cave called Granite House.
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jules Verne
- Publisher
- Simon & Brown
- Released
- 2018
- Pages
- 772
- ISBN13
- 9781731707147
- Series
- Captain Nemo
- First published
- 1874
- Original title
- L'ile mystérieuse
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- Set during the American Civil War, the story follows five Northern prisoners who escape by commandeering a hydrogen balloon. Their journey leads them to a remote volcanic island, which they name Lincoln Island in honor of Abraham Lincoln. The group, including a railroad engineer, an ex-slave, a sailor, and a journalist, utilizes their diverse skills to survive and thrive. They create a range of innovations, from fire and pottery to a telegraph and a ship, all while establishing a home in a cliffside cave called Granite House.