{"product_id":"the-mysterious-island-1","title":"The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"741\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"54\"\u003eBook Summary \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"54\" data-end=\"57\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"57\" data-end=\"80\"\u003eThe Mysterious Island\u003c\/em\u003e tells the story of five men and a boy who escape the American Civil War in a hot-air balloon and find themselves stranded on an uncharted island in the Pacific. Using their knowledge, courage, and ingenuity, they survive and create a functioning community, overcoming natural challenges and mysterious threats. Throughout their adventure, they encounter strange occurrences that hint at a hidden benefactor, later revealed to be Captain Nemo from \u003cem data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"567\"\u003eTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e. The novel explores themes of human ingenuity, survival, scientific knowledge, and the wonders of nature, blending adventure with speculative science in classic Verne style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"1466\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"743\" data-end=\"803\"\u003eAbout the Author – \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"803\" data-end=\"806\"\u003eJules Verne (1828–1905) was a French novelist and pioneer of science fiction, widely regarded for his imaginative and visionary storytelling. Born in Nantes, France, he studied law but devoted himself to literature, creating adventure novels that combined scientific knowledge with exciting narratives. His famous works, including \u003cem data-start=\"1137\" data-end=\"1176\"\u003eTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1214\"\u003eJourney to the Center of the Earth\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1253\"\u003eAround the World in Eighty Days\u003c\/em\u003e, are celebrated for their exploration of technology, geography, and human curiosity. Verne’s writing has inspired generations of readers and continues to influence modern adventure and science fiction literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best Of Used Books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45945990676737,"sku":"32QZAWJK1-Used","price":150.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/files\/1_48b244db-4071-4b01-87fc-de3b091da86b.jpg?v=1736488079","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-mysterious-island-1","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}