Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea

Author: [French] Jules Verne; Qi Min
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Publishing Date: 2005-01-01
Features: This book incorporates a wealth of real scientific knowledge, providing detailed descriptions of marine animals and plants, as well as accurate introductions to underwater geography and geology. The content is extremely rich. As a science fiction novel, it vividly portrays the designer, builder, and commander of the Nautilus submarine, Captain Nemo, and the ship's explorer, the naturalist Professor Aronnax, describing their adventurous journeys across the Pacific, Indian Ocean, and beyond. The story is captivating. The book also cautions that while appreciating the benefits of science and technology for humanity, people should also prioritize preventing their misuse by bad actors to harm humanity itself. It advocates for protecting marine life such as seals and whales, condemning the notion of overfishing. These elements leave readers with deeper reflections on human justice and richer spiritual rewards after reading the thrilling adventures and fascinating knowledge.