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The secret of the island is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Verne, Jules (1828–1905). The listed translation credits are Kingston, Agnes Kinloch (1823–1913).
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"The Secret of the Island" by Jules Verne, translated by W.H.G. Kingston, is a novel written in the late 19th century. It serves as a sequel to "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" and follows a group of British adventurers who find themselves stranded on an island in the Pacific after a ballooning expedition goes awry. The protagonists face threats from pirates and escaped convicts, all while uncovering the mysterious presence of the enigmatic Captain Nemo, who watches over them. The opening of the novel sets the scene over two and a half years after the castaways' arrival on Lincoln Island. As they have adapted to their isolated life, the sudden appearance of a vessel raises hopes and fears among the colonists. Led by Cyrus Harding, they debate the ship's intentions, with one character, Ayrton, recalling connections to a ship called the Duncan. Tensions escalate when they discover that the ship is not friendly; a black flag indicates it is a pirate vessel, heightening the urgency of their situation. The colonists must decide how to react to this new threat while defending their newfound home.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The secret of the island
- Author credits: Verne, Jules (1828–1905)
- Catalogue language: English
- Translator credits: Kingston, Agnes Kinloch (1823–1913)
Catalogue subjects
- Castaways -- Fiction
- Islands of the Pacific -- Fiction
- Science fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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