The story "The Mysterious Island" by Jules Verne begins with a dramatic scene in the Pacific Ocean on March 23, 1865. A balloon is in distress, with its occupants realizing they are falling towards the sea amidst a powerful storm that has been wreaking havoc across the globe. The storm has caused widespread destruction, uprooting forests, destroying towns, and claiming thousands of lives. As the characters in the balloon struggle to save themselves, they face the imminent danger of crashing into the ocean below. The narrative sets the stage for a thrilling adventure filled with peril and uncertainty.
The Mysterious Island Part - 1
by Jules Verne 
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English Adventure Stories
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During the American Civil War, the city of Richmond, Virginia, is plagued by famine and death. The city is under siege, and everyone is looking for a way to escape. Five prisoners of war decide to resort to an unlikely form of escape: a hot-air ba
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During the American Civil War, the city of Richmond, Virginia,
is plagued by famine and death. The city is under siege,
and everyone is looking fo...
is plagued by famine and death. The city is under siege,
and everyone is looking fo...