
EVERYMAN'S LIBRARY EDITED BY ERNEST RHYS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ABANDONED BY JULES VERNE FIFTY ILLUSTRATIONS
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:
TRAVEL SCIENCE FICTION THEOLOGY & PHILOSOPHY HISTORY CLASSICAL FOR YOUNG PEOPLE ESSAYS ORATORY POETRY & DRAMA BIOGRAPHY ROMANCE
IN TWO STYLES OF BINDING, CLOTH, FLAT BACK, COLOURED TOP, AND LEATHER, ROUND CORNERS, GILT TOP.
INTRODUCTION
LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS
THE ABANDONED
CHAPTER I
CHAPTER II
CHAPTER III
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.
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.

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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