This superb collection of classic science fiction features the best of
Jules Verne’s epic adventure stories, including Five Weeks in a Balloon
(1863), A Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), From the Earth to the
Moon (1865), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea (1870), and Around the
World in Eighty Days (1873). Often called the “father of science fiction,
Verne was a masterful storyteller and visionary, anticipating such
technological marvels as the submarine and skyscraper. For nearly 150
years, his unusual characters, outlandish plots, and vivid descriptions
have captivated readers, and now they are available--complete and
unabridged--in this gorgeous slipcase edition. The stylish clothbound
hardcover also features a ribbon marker, historical timeline, and
comprehensive introduction, enlightening the reader on the author’s life
and works.