Extraordinary Voyages

`North against South' is Verne's comment on the American Civil War. Farmer, James Burbank, is committed to the abolition of slavery, while former slaver, Texar, is a fervent supporter. However, Texar has another axe to grind with the farmer, as the result of his criminal past. Using all his wiles and resources, Texar conducts the perfect plan to exact his bitter revenge.At its heart, `North against South' is an adventure story. However, Verne infuses it with social commentary and vivid details surrounding the Civil War and the lives that people led back in the late 17th Century. A tense and fascinating read for fans of films such as `Glory,' starring Denzel Washington.Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the `Father of Science Fiction.' He wrote more than 60 novels, including `Journey to the Center of the Earth' (1864), `Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' (1870) which was also released as a film, starring James Mason, and `Around the World in Eighty Days' (1873), which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant.

`The Begum's Fortune' follows the plans of two scientists, the French physicist, Sarrasin, and German, Schultz. Each has a share in inheriting a vast fortune and sets about spending it on the project of their dreams. A humanitarian, Sarrasin builds the city, Frankville, dedicated to upholding the health of its citizens. Schultz, however, constructs Steeltown, which is devoted to the creation of weapons of war. Astonishingly prescient, `The Begum's Fortune' predicts a number of technological advances, including incendiary bombs, satellites, and even mobile phones. A taut and thought-provoking read for those with an interest in dystopian futures.Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the `Father of Science Fiction.' He wrote more than 60 novels, including `Journey to the Center of the Earth' (1864), `Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' (1870) which was also released as a film, starring James Mason, and `Around the World in Eighty Days' (1873), which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant.

`The Castaways of the Flag' is the sequel to `Their Island Home' and the 47th book of the `Extraordinary Voyages' series. A huge fan of `The Swiss Family Robinson,' by Johann David Wyss, Verne decided to pick up the thread and, with the addition of `Their Island Home,' turn one story into an unofficial trilogy. This, the final instalment, follows the fortunes of the family, as they finally leave the island and head for home. However, will its shores prove too difficult to escape from forever? A fitting finale to Wyss' original tale, this book is for lovers of Verne and Wyss, alike.Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the `Father of Science Fiction.' He wrote more than 60 novels, including `Journey to the Center of the Earth' (1864), `Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' (1870) which was also released as a film, starring James Mason, and `Around the World in Eighty Days' (1873), which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant.

Jules Verne's "The Lottery Ticket" is a story about a message in a bottle with a twist. Hulda Hansen's husband-to-be Ole embarks on a journey with a fishing boat with the hope to get rich and provide for his future family. However Ole never returns. The only thing left of him is a bottle with a note to Hulda and ... a lottery ticket. Is it a winning one? What will Hulda win and is it going to be worth it if Ole is really dead? Verne masterfully weaves conflict, intrigue, and a strange chain of events around something as small as a piece of paper.Jules Verne (1828 - 1905) was a French author, whose works are thought to have seen the beginnings of the science-fiction genre. During his career, Verne wrote more than 60 novels, 54 of which were part of the `Extraordinary Voyages' series. Many f his famous works have been adapted for film and television, including `The Invisible Man,' starring Elizabeth Moss,'20,000 Leagues Under the Sea,' starring James Mason, and `Journey to the Center of the Earth,' starring Brendan Fraser.

Jules Verne's, `Tribulations of a Chinaman in China' is an adventure novel exploring the themes of true happiness, and the real value of life. Kin-Fo is a young and extremely rich man who suddenly loses his fortune. He decides that there is no point in living but, since it's impossible for him to take his own life, he asks his mentor, the philosopher, Wang, to do the deed for him. Things go wrong when Wang decides to give the task to a bandit. However what Kin-Fo does not know is that there is a plan going on behind his back and he is to be taught a lesson he'll remember for the rest of his life - however long that might be... Using humour, adventure and important life lessons, Verne questions whether we need to lose something in order to appreciate it.Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the `Father of Science Fiction.' He wrote more than 60 novels, including `Journey to the Center of the Earth' (1864), `Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' (1870), and `Around the World in Eighty Days' (1873), the last of which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant.

The ninth book in Verne's 'Extraordinary Voyages' series, `The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa' details the adventures of a party of scientists attempting to measure the 24th meridian east. However, as they travel, war is declared between Russia and England, sending the party into conflict. Verne paints a vivid picture of South Africa, at the turn of the century. Beset by wild animals, natural disasters, and scheming villains, the scientists must either set aside their political differences or continue on their mission, separately. A romp filled with action, excitement, and more than a few stiff upper lips.Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist who became known as the `Father of Science Fiction.' He wrote more than 60 novels, including `Journey to the Center of the Earth' (1864), `Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' (1870) which was also released as a film, starring James Mason, and `Around the World in Eighty Days' (1873), which has been released as a TV drama, featuring former Dr Who star, David Tennant.

`An Antarctic Mystery' is a follow up to Edgar Allan Poe's `The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym', attempting to explain what might have happened to the main characters after the novels end. We follow an adventurer through the rarely explored Kerguelen Islands as he is picked up by Len Guy and the crew of the Halbrane on its way home. Before they complete their voyage however they find a corpse drifting on an iceberg, a note with him reveals that William Guy, the captain of the Jane and many of his crew survived the assassination attempt. In a daring voyage to rescue the survivors, we are brought to the frozen, treacherous ice fields of the Antarctic where unimaginably powerful forces have awoken. It is a daring adventure novel, with a riveting plot and powerful conclusion perfect for anyone who loved `The Thing'. Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist, poet and playwright who is remembered for his significant contribution to the science fiction genre. With the help of editor Pierre-Jules Hetzel he wrote a series of books called "Extraordinary Travels", which includes "Journey to the Centre of the Earth" (1864), "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" (1870), and "Around the World in Eighty Days" (1873). Due to his incredible vision he is often given the moniker `The Father of Science Fiction', shared with fellow science fiction author H.G. Wells. Widely popular with both children and adults, Verne is one of the most translated authors of all time, second only to Agatha Christie and Shakespeare.