A Journey to the Center of the Earth
by Jules Verne
Product Description
Jules Verne's A Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864) follows a German scientist who, with his nephew and an Icelandic guide, sets off on a scientific journey into the Earth's interior. The protagonists encounter lost races, new species of animals, and volcanoes, eventually returning to the surface in southern Italy. Now a major motion picture starring Brendan Fraser.
About the Author
Jules Verne studied law but began writing stories and working in theatre as well. When Verne's father discovered his son was writing, he promptly withdrew his financial support. Verne then worked as a stockbroker.His wife encouraged him to pursue his writing, and he became acquainted with Pierre-Jules Hetzel, an important French publisher. Hetzel helped improve Verne's writings, which until then had been repeatedly rejected by other publishers. He died a wealthy and successful author in 1905.
Jules Verne's A Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864) follows a German scientist who, with his nephew and an Icelandic guide, sets off on a scientific journey into the Earth's interior. The protagonists encounter lost races, new species of animals, and volcanoes, eventually returning to the surface in southern Italy. Now a major motion picture starring Brendan Fraser.
About the Author
Jules Verne studied law but began writing stories and working in theatre as well. When Verne's father discovered his son was writing, he promptly withdrew his financial support. Verne then worked as a stockbroker.His wife encouraged him to pursue his writing, and he became acquainted with Pierre-Jules Hetzel, an important French publisher. Hetzel helped improve Verne's writings, which until then had been repeatedly rejected by other publishers. He died a wealthy and successful author in 1905.
Literature & Fiction
RELEASED2008
PUBLISHERRead How You Want
LENGTH341
LANGUAGEEN
A Journey to the Center of the Earth
by Jules Verne
Product Description
Jules Verne's A Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864) follows a German scientist who, with his nephew and an Icelandic guide, sets off on a scientific journey into the Earth's interior. The protagonists encounter lost races, new species of animals, and volcanoes, eventually returning to the surface in southern Italy. Now a major motion picture starring Brendan Fraser.
About the Author
Jules Verne studied law but began writing stories and working in theatre as well. When Verne's father discovered his son was writing, he promptly withdrew his financial support. Verne then worked as a stockbroker.His wife encouraged him to pursue his writing, and he became acquainted with Pierre-Jules Hetzel, an important French publisher. Hetzel helped improve Verne's writings, which until then had been repeatedly rejected by other publishers. He died a wealthy and successful author in 1905.
Jules Verne's A Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864) follows a German scientist who, with his nephew and an Icelandic guide, sets off on a scientific journey into the Earth's interior. The protagonists encounter lost races, new species of animals, and volcanoes, eventually returning to the surface in southern Italy. Now a major motion picture starring Brendan Fraser.
About the Author
Jules Verne studied law but began writing stories and working in theatre as well. When Verne's father discovered his son was writing, he promptly withdrew his financial support. Verne then worked as a stockbroker.His wife encouraged him to pursue his writing, and he became acquainted with Pierre-Jules Hetzel, an important French publisher. Hetzel helped improve Verne's writings, which until then had been repeatedly rejected by other publishers. He died a wealthy and successful author in 1905.
Literature & Fiction
RELEASED2008
PUBLISHERRead How You Want
LENGTH341
LANGUAGEEN