The Mysterious Island  (English, Paperback, Verne Jules)

The Mysterious Island is a classic science fiction and adventure novel by Jules Verne.

Summary of the Book

During the American Civil War, the city of Richmond, Virginia, is plagued by famine and death. The city is under siege, and everyone is looking for a way to escape. Five prisoners of war decide to resort to an unlikely form of escape: a hot-air balloon. They are accompanied by a dog, and their journey takes them through a storm, only to crash-land on an uncharted island. Luckily, among these five men is the genius engineer Cyrus Smith who uses his knowledge to survive on the island. He manages to bring in some modicum of civilization through finding innovative ways to build a fire, make pottery, bricks, synthesize nitroglycerin, mine iron, build a simple electric telegraph, a cliffside home called “Granite House”, and even a seaworthy ship. However, his genius may not be enough to explain the mysterious events which seem to happen on the island, some of them almost miracles in nature. Perhaps they are not alone on the island. Who is their mysterious neighbour, and why is his identity such a great secret?

About Jules Verne

Jules Verne was a French novelist best associated with his books Journey To The Center of The Earth, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, In Search of the Castaways and Around The World In Eighty Days.

The current title is a crossover sequel to two other novels of Jules Verne and features a rather fascinating common character. But fret not, for it is a standalone novel and a classic story of survival and the power of knowledge.

The Mysterious Island has been adapted into several films, including a made-for-TV film starring Patrick Stewart.