Miravista Interactive The Mysterious Island (Illustrated): 100th Anniversary Collection

Seawolf did an amazing job with these Jules Verne editions! Lots of original images as well.

Jules Verne's "The Mysterious Island" is widely regarded as his masterpiece, and I wholeheartedly agree. Although written in French in the 1800s and later translated into English, the book's classical language pattern adds to its charm and distinction.The novel's intricate details, from the scientific names of the wildlife to the mysterious events on the island, require readers to pay close attention. The plot follows four men, a boy, and a dog who escape Richmond during the Civil War's final months in a hot-air balloon. Caught in a nor'easter, they drift to a deserted island in the south Pacific that is absent from all maps, and find themselves stranded with almost no resources. Strange occurrences begin to unfold.The castaways use their ingenuity to construct all the necessary items, from smelting iron to making pottery. Although the creation of a 35-foot sailing vessel is theoretically plausible, the manufacturing of nitroglycerin and gunpowder in the book does stretch believability. Nonetheless, Verne provides detailed procedures and chemical formulas, adding to the novel's sense of realism.As with any science fiction book, accepting the descriptions at face value adds to the enjoyment of the story. As an engineer, I found the technical descriptions particularly fascinating.The conclusion of the book holds a satisfying surprise. I highly recommend this novel to all readers.

Book arrived in lovely condition - well packaged. Great book too for those with imagination x

I bought the book as a gift, swayed by the "100 years anniversary" and "illustrated edition". While the quality of printing is good, no complaints there, please note that this is one of those "print to order" paperbacks, not an offical edition done by a publishing house. So while it is ok for private reading, I wouldn't give it as a gift. Refunded because of that.

This book came in perfect condition! Love the illustrations and also that it’s paperback to carry on a trip. Can’t wait to dive into my favorite book from high school days again!