Jules Verne - Novelist and Futurist
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Nautilus Submarines, Moonlanding Spacecraft, Futuristic Tales--Jules Verne Imagined Them!
From the first time I read Jules Verne's 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, I was hooked. Much of his imaginative ideas in his writings have come true--including nuclear submarines and space flight and moonlandings.
After 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, I read Journey to the Center of the Earth, From the Earth to the Moon, and Around the World in Eighty Days. All books that got my imagination flying!
He was a prolific writer and had ideas that were way before their time. Check out the books listed here to get insight into this great writer's imagination.
Jules Verne's Imagination Made Alive in His Books...
You can live his adventures through his many writings!
In the Year 2889 by Jules Verne
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Jules Verne's Books Were Way Ahead of Their Times
When Jules Verne described the operations of the submarine Nautilus in his book 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, he was so close to describing how a submarine under nuclear power could possibly operate--and this was long before nuclear power was discovered and effectively put to use. But his ideas were what eventually stimulated and inspired the planners and designers of the world's first nuclear submarine--the Nautilus. Jules Verne Stuff on eBay
Jules Verne's novels have been translated into many languages - This 'Illustrated Classic' is in Russian.
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What's Your Favorite Jules Verne Book? Drop a Note and Say Hi!
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dannystaple Apr 16, 2012 @ 5:17 pm | delete
- This was one of my favourites, however, I personally feel that 20,000 Leagues is not as good as Mysterious Island.
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Oosquid
Jan 30, 2011 @ 3:50 am | delete
- 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, fantastic stuff. Great Disney movie too.
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pmolinero
Oct 31, 2010 @ 3:42 am | delete
- I read all of Jules Verne's books as I was a teenager and I loved them, most of all 20,000 Leagues under the Sea.
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TheWhistler
Oct 30, 2010 @ 9:53 pm | delete
- I remember the "lost" Jules Verne novel. It was not published until a few years back because the publisher thought it showed too grim a future. In fact once published it was a pretty accurate picture of today.
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pathfinder027
Jul 7, 2008 @ 8:43 pm | delete
- I ate up Jules Verne books as a young teenager, and I am still enamored of them, 50 years later. Journey to the Centre of the Earth, Around the World in 80 Days, 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, From the Earth to the Moon and a Trip Around It were and are among my favorites.
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This was the book that sparked my interest in submarines and marine biology!
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea (Enriched Classics (Pocket))
Amazon Price: $2.72 (as of 05/27/2012)
This book was the first of Jules Verne's that I read -- and which sparked my interest in submarines and marine biology! (I even have the Russian translation of this amazing story!). You'll find this a real page-turner!
First there were submarines, then there were spaceships...
From the Earth to the Moon (Bantam Classics)
Amazon Price: $2.00 (as of 05/27/2012)
This book was a fascinating look at spaceflight and travel to the moon. Another fun read!
After reading this book, you'll think differently about exploring caves and mines!
Journey to the Centre of the Earth (Bantam Classics)
Amazon Price: $0.29 (as of 05/27/2012)
I read this book when I lived in New Mexico... and when we explored Carlsbad Caverns, I couldn't help thinking of this fascinating story while we followed the underground trails! It's a great read... try it yourself!
