Abandoned

audiobook

Abandoned

by Jules Verne

EN·~6 hours·27 chapters

Chapters

27 total
1

EVERYMAN'S LIBRARY EDITED BY ERNEST RHYS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ABANDONED BY JULES VERNE FIFTY ILLUSTRATIONS

0:24
2

THE PUBLISHERS OF EVERYMAN'S LIBRARY WILL BE PLEASED TO SEND FREELY TO ALL APPLICANTS A LIST OF THE PUBLISHED AND PROJECTED VOLUMES TO BE COMPRISED UNDER THE FOLLOWING TWELVE HEADINGS:

0:11
3

TRAVEL SCIENCE FICTION THEOLOGY & PHILOSOPHY HISTORY CLASSICAL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ESSAYS ORATORY POETRY & DRAMA BIOGRAPHY ROMANCE

0:08
4

IN TWO STYLES OF BINDING, CLOTH, FLAT BACK, COLOURED TOP, AND LEATHER, ROUND CORNERS, GILT TOP.

0:08
5

INTRODUCTION

3:08
6

LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS

1:47
7

THE ABANDONED

0:01
8

CHAPTER I

17:41
9

CHAPTER II

18:21
10

CHAPTER III

19:50

Description

In this compact adventure, a small community of settlers clings to life on a rugged, wind‑swept mainland that seems forgotten by the world. When a mysterious wreck and a chest of unknown origin wash ashore, curiosity drives the young protagonist and his friends to explore the strange objects. The story quickly unfolds with a mix of suspense, humor, and the practical challenges of survival.

The leader, a resourceful boy named Pencroff, organizes the group, turning everyday tasks into daring experiments—building makeshift bridges, confronting threatening wildlife, and deciphering enigmatic clues left behind. Their efforts reveal hidden dangers and unexpected allies, forcing each character to confront personal fears while protecting the fragile outpost. Listeners will be drawn into a vivid world where ingenuity and courage become the only tools against an increasingly ominous environment.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (381K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Credits

Produced by Hemant Garach, David Starner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net

Release date

2010-08-23

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Jules Verne

Jules Verne

1828–1905

A restless imagination and a taste for adventure helped shape some of the most enduring stories in science fiction. Best known for journeys by submarine, balloon, cannon, and around the globe, this French writer turned wonder and technical curiosity into classic page-turners.

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