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“I have always made a point in my romances of basing my so-called inventions upon a groundwork of actual fact, and of using in their construction methods and materials which are not entirely without the pale of contemporary engineering skill and knowledge.”

Quote by Jules Verne

Work

Invasion of the Sea

In 'Invasion of the Sea,' readers are taken on a thrilling journey through the depths of the ocean. The story revolves around a group of adventurers facing unknown dangers and mysterious occurrences while exploring the vast and uncharted waters. The novel combines elements of suspense and adventure, as the characters navigate through a world of wonder and peril. more

Author

Jules Verne
Jules Verne

Jules Verne, born on February 8, 1828, in Nantes, France, and died on March 24, 1905. He was a renowned French science fiction novelist in the 19th century, known as the 'Father of Science Fiction'. Verne's works are characterized by their rich imagination and unique scientific fantasy, with notable titles such as 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' and 'Around the World in Eighty Days'. more

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