{"product_id":"20-000-leagues-under-the-sea","title":"20,000 Leagues Under the Sea","description":"\u003cp\u003e6W Jules Verne. London: Ward, Lock \u0026amp; Co., 1957.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003eTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas\u003c\/em\u003e, first published in 1870, is one of the most celebrated adventure novels by the French writer Jules Verne. The story follows Professor Pierre Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and the Canadian harpooner Ned Land after they are taken aboard the mysterious submarine Nautilus, commanded by the enigmatic Captain Nemo. As the vessel travels across the world’s oceans, the travelers encounter remarkable underwater landscapes, strange marine life, and hidden wonders of the deep. Combining scientific curiosity with thrilling exploration, the novel reflects the nineteenth century’s fascination with discovery and technological possibility.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJules Verne (1828–1905) was a pioneering figure in early science fiction, known for weaving imaginative adventure with detailed scientific speculation. His novels, often grouped under the series Voyages Extraordinaires, sought to educate as well as entertain readers by exploring geography, science, and technological progress. Works such as \u003cem\u003eJourney to the Center of the Earth, Around the World in Eighty Days, \u003c\/em\u003eand\u003cem\u003e Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas \u003c\/em\u003ehelped establish Verne as one of the most widely read authors of his time. The enduring popularity of \u003cem\u003eTwenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas\u003c\/em\u003e lies in its vivid portrayal of exploration and its visionary depiction of submarine travel decades before such technology became a practical reality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDescription \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGreen canvas binding with black lettering to upper board and spine. Original dust wrapper. Some edge wear to dust wrapper. Fine condition overall.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Moons Rare Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56267455660198,"sku":null,"price":195.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0173\/6563\/1040\/files\/B1C825C6-9786-4E1F-8B05-59509B4A45B3.jpg?v=1773336383","url":"https:\/\/moons-rare-books.myshopify.com\/products\/20-000-leagues-under-the-sea","provider":"Moons Rare Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}