Bandits & Rebels

Exploring early concepts of undersea travel, this collection features Jules Verne's previously unpublished story San Carlos, which introduces a Spanish smuggler and his diving craft, predating Captain Nemo's Nautilus. The volume also includes Verne's final reflections on submarines as instruments of warfare. Additionally, readers will discover The Siege of Rome, a historical narrative of love and betrayal set against the backdrop of Garibaldi's 1849 revolution. This book offers a unique glimpse into Verne's imaginative foresight and narrative prowess.