The Jules Verne Library

In which the intrepid voyagers, committed to exploring the transformed seas of their new world, debate the prudence of further navigation amid rapidly falling temperatures and uncertain territories. Their search reveals a solitary child and a mysterious volcanic mountain, while cryptic messages cast intriguing light on their celestial journey, all before they resolve to return to the familiar refu...

In which Lieutenant Procope and his companions, perplexed by the sudden change in their geographical bearings, deduce that they are upon a fragment of the Earth itself, set adrift in an unfamiliar orbit, and debate the curious geological transformations it has undergone. Their enquiries are momentarily enlivened by the discovery of a sealed message afloat in the waters, offering a cryptic yet hope...

In which the voyagers aboard the Dobryna explore the remnants of a fragmented continent they name Gallia, encountering a forbidding cliff that conceals the lost shores of France and a desolate, icy landscape devoid of familiar life. Amidst the stark and crystalline surroundings, Captain Servadac finds a broken fragment of marble hinting at the vanished civilisation that once flourished there, insp...

In which two resolute British officers, steadfast in their duty and unshaken by the extraordinary transformation of their surroundings, maintain order and routine amidst isolation on a diminished island, marking time with a slow but deliberate game of chess and careful military discipline. Their attempts at signalling for relief culminate in the unexpected appearance of a foreign vessel bearing a...

In which an encounter between French, Russian, and English survivors on a fragment of shattered Europe sparks a tense parley marked by national pride and mutual suspicion, amidst the eerie backdrop of vanished lands and altered seas. The parties debate the whereabouts and fate of their homelands with formality and veiled animosity, while a puzzling geographical enigma deepens their perplexity and...

In which the Dobryna navigates a strange, newly risen coast of the Mediterranean, its barren and metallic cliffs defying all hope of harbour and shelter as the crew strives to map and understand this mysterious land. Braving a fierce storm that threatens to dash them upon the rocks, their skill and courage are put to the test as a narrow fissure in the perilous shore offers the sole, precarious re...

In which the crew of the Dobryna explores a desolate and transformed Mediterranean coastline, discovering that entire cities and natural landmarks have vanished beneath a mysteriously levelled sea. Their journey leads them to a solitary island crowned by a deserted Arabian-style mosque, within which lies the sanctified tomb of St. Louis, the solitary relic shining with an oil lamp that defies the...

In which the intrepid Count Timascheff commissions Lieutenant Procope to navigate the stout schooner Dobryna in search of the vanished coast of Algeria, only to find a puzzling expanse of shallow, metallic-dusted sea concealing no sign of land or human habitation. Their scientific instruments offer little guidance amid altered celestial positions and unfamiliar waters, yet the determined crew pers...

In which Captain Servadac, upon sighting Count Timascheff’s schooner near their newly formed island, initiates a cautious parley to discern the startling changes that have befallen their known world. Together, they prepare to explore the transformed coastlines and seek understanding of the mysterious upheaval that has rendered familiar lands into unfamiliar waters.

In which the extraordinary proximity of the sun brings about an intense and unprecedented heat upon the island, causing the rapid maturation of vegetation and prompting Captain Servadac to ponder the altered celestial phenomena, including the near approach of the planet Venus. Despite imminent fears of collision and cosmic disruption, reason and observation guide the captain and his loyal attendan...

In which Captain Servadac and his faithful servant Ben Zoof confront a bewildering alteration of natural laws, marked by shortened days, diminished atmospheric pressure, and a mysterious celestial rearrangement that defies their understanding. Amidst stormy weather and unyielding isolation, they explore their new island domain, reconcile themselves to the enigmatic shifts in the heavens, and witne...

In which a violent upheaval on the Algerian coast leaves Captain Servadac and his orderly Ben Zoof bewildered by inexplicable changes in the sun’s position, the atmosphere, and the landscape, as they discover a vast new sea where the river once ran. They encounter strange natural phenomena that defy logic and reason, compelling them to confront a world that seems to have altered its very laws and...

In which Captain Servadac, steadfast in curiosity amid bewildering celestial phenomena, resolves to explore the altered coast of Algeria to comprehend their strange new surroundings. Accompanied by his faithful orderly Ben Zoof, he discovers a land transformed into an island, abandoned and desolate, where the laws of nature seem strangely unsettled.

In which Captain Servadac, settled in a humble dwelling on a chilly December evening, contemplates the mysterious rosy illumination in the northern sky while struggling with the verses of a rondo that blend his military precision with poetic fancy. His quiet musings are abruptly shattered when an unforeseen and violent event throws both him and his faithful orderly to the ground, halting his poeti...

In which a sublime and terrifying upheaval of nature confounds the senses, as seas and skies merge in tumultuous confusion and celestial bodies alter their familiar places with startling grandeur. The narrative pauses to wonder at this enigma, pondering the possibility of mortal witness to such a cosmic convulsion.

In which we are introduced to the gallant Captain Hector Servadac, a young and brave officer of modest means stationed in Algeria, whose character is marked by generosity, courage, and a thirst for glory, alongside his devoted and stolidly loyal orderly, Ben Zoof, whose heart remains anchored in the heights of Montmartre. Their companionship is coloured by contrasting dispositions, with Servadac’s...

In which two gentlemen of honour, Captain Servadac and Count Timascheff, decide upon a duel following a spirited dispute, choosing a musical disagreement as a courteous pretext to mask the true cause of their contention. Meanwhile, amidst the coastal environs of Mostaganem, the captain applies himself to the delicate art of poetry, endeavouring to express his sincere affections through the quaint...

In which our intrepid travellers find themselves pursued by the fierce Talabas across a barren and ravaged landscape, their fragile balloon slowly losing strength under the noon sun and the ravages of time. With no recourse but daring ingenuity, they resort to inflating their balloon with hot air to cross the perilous Senegal River, only to be met at journey's end by a fortuitous and surprising en...

In which Dr. Ferguson and his companions receive warm hospitality and official recognition upon reaching the French settlements near the Senegal River, culminating in the certification of their remarkable aerial journey by local officers. The explorers return to England as celebrated heroes, their adventure chronicled with acclaim by the Royal Geographical Society and across the European press.

In which our intrepid travellers, faced with the perilous task of lightening their balloon, bravely forsake much of their apparatus to ensure their continued journey through the African wilderness. As night falls and fatigue takes hold, a sudden forest fire rapidly encircles them, forcing a desperate ascent into the fiery sky amidst the eerie cries of the natives.

In which the travellers face the perilous descent of their aërostat as its hydrogen escapes, compelling them to lighten their burden drastically whilst approaching the foreboding mountains that mark the boundary of the Senegal basin. With quick wit and brave resolve, they navigate the balloon’s precarious passage over the jagged peaks and find rest ensconced among the lofty forest canopies as nigh...

In which our intrepid travellers glide over the varied landscapes of the Niger’s winding course, observing its fertile banks, the bustling encampments of the Touaregs, and the enigmatic silhouette of the Hombori Mountains under a spectral moonlight. They come upon the ancient city of Timbuctoo, its former glory now faded into a somnolent expanse of sand and half-ruined mosques, whilst the increasi...

In which Dr. Ferguson and his companions, beleaguered by unyielding southerly winds, traverse the verdant yet treacherous landscapes of Africa, their progress marked by the astonishing spectacle of a devastating swarm of grasshoppers and the distant sights of populous cities with their industrious inhabitants. As the balloon endures the strain of its voyage, hope is kindled with the prospect of re...

In which our travellers make steady progress under varying winds and weather, observing the swift caravans threading the vast Sahara and encountering the changing landscapes near the storied Niger River, all the while discerning the risks and peculiarities of their lofty voyage. The doctor shares solemn tales of intrepid explorers who braved these formidable regions, revealing a history intertwine...

In which our intrepid adventurers find themselves carried westward above fertile lands and mysterious villages, where the ever-resourceful Joe recounts his remarkable escape from danger and the doctor plots a northerly course towards the fabled city of Timbuctoo. Amidst landscapes of acacias and ancient ruins, the Victoria drifts silently over the moonlit town of Aghades before continuing its jour...