Children of Captain Grant (Original Illustration Edition)

Author: (French) Jules Verne
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: Jules Verne (1828-1905), a renowned French science fiction writer, wrote eighty novels in his lifetime and published several popular science books. His stories are highly captivating, and in a sense, he can also be considered a prophet, as he anticipated some astonishing scientific discoveries half a century or even a full century in advance through his works. Around the World in Eighty Days describes how the British aristocrat Phileas Fogg embarks on a sea voyage around the world, searching for the stranded Captain Grant, based on a document found in a bottle discovered at sea. They pass through Chile, Argentina, Australia, and New Zealand, enduring countless hardships and overcoming numerous challenges, ultimately finding Captain Grant. The book depicts the landscapes, geographical features, customs, and traditions of these places, celebrating the spirit of fearless exploration. From astronomy and geography to human culture and ethnicity, the book covers a wide range of fields, and it still holds significant educational value for readers today.