20,000 Leagues Under the Sea
By Jules Verne
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When mysterious incidents disrupt international shipping, Professor Aronnax, his loyal servant Conseil, and the skilled yet frustrated harpooner Ned Land are sent to investigate. However, their mission turns unexpectedly when their frigate is attacked and sunk by what appears to be a massive sea creature. Captured and taken aboard the Nautilus, an advanced submarine commanded by the enigmatic Captain Nemo, they embark on a thrilling year-long journey beneath the waves. The depths of the ocean reveal both wonder and peril, making their adventure one of fascination, danger, and discovery.
Excerpt from the Book:
The debate over this mysterious phenomenon was intense, gaining widespread attention and sparking both curiosity and controversy. Many people supported the idea that something extraordinary lurked beneath the waves, allowing imaginations to run wild. After all, the human mind has always been drawn to grand ideas of supernatural beings, and the ocean—a vast and largely unexplored realm—seemed like the perfect place for such creatures to exist.
Meanwhile, industrial and commercial publications examined the issue from a financial perspective. Major maritime newspapers such as The Shipping and Mercantile Gazette, Lloyd’s List, The Packet-Boat, and The Maritime and Colonial Review—all closely tied to insurance companies—warned that premiums might skyrocket due to the looming threat at sea. Public opinion was clear: something had to be done. The United States took the lead, launching an expedition to hunt down the supposed sea monster. In New York, preparations began for the chase, with the high-speed frigate Abraham Lincoln commissioned for the mission...