Famous Translations -- The Children of Captain Grant (Color Illustrations Edition) (Color Illustrations Edition)

Author: Jules Verne
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Publish Date: 2005-12-01
Features: The Children of Captain Grant is a part of the famous science fiction trilogy by French writer and "father of science fiction," Jules Verne. The novel depicts how the owner of the steamship Duncan, Sir George Gordon, learns of clues about the disappearance of the Scottish sailor Captain Grant two years ago and requests the British government to send a ship to rescue him. The British government refuses his request, and Sir George Gordon resolutely decides to organize a rescue team himself, accompanied by his wife, Helen, and the two children of Captain Grant, embarking on the steamship Duncan to search for Captain Grant. Along the way, they overcome countless difficulties with unwavering perseverance and courage, circumnavigating the globe, and finally find Captain Grant on a deserted island in the Pacific. The plot is thrilling and full of twists, with imaginative and rich storytelling. It embodies a strong sense of justice and broad geographical knowledge, not only inspiring people's adventurous spirit and fostering their indomitable fighting will but also enriching their scientific knowledge and deepening their appreciation for the vastness and wonder of nature.