Their island home : $b The later adventures of the Swiss family Robinson

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Their island home : $b The later adventures of the Swiss family Robinson

by Jules Verne

EN·~6 hours·19 chapters

Chapters

19 total
1

PREFACE

3:39
2

"THEIR ISLAND HOME" - TRANSLATOR'S NOTE

2:29
3

THEIR ISLAND HOME

0:01
4

CHAPTER I - SHOTS ASHORE AND SHOTS AT SEA!

19:00
5

CHAPTER II - FRITZ AND JACK PLAY SAVAGES

22:58
6

CHAPTER III - THE BRITISH CORVETTE "UNICORN"

24:07
7

CHAPTER IV - A RETROSPECT

33:37
8

CHAPTER V - THE STORY OF JENNY MONTROSE

22:12
9

CHAPTER VI - PLANNING AND WORKING

27:21
10

CHAPTER VII - THE START OF AN EXPEDITION

23:06

Description

The story picks up where the famous island saga left off, following the Montrose children as they set out once more from Europe to explore the still‑uncharted reaches of their tropical home. Armed with the knowledge they gained while surviving on the deserted shore, Fritz, Jack and Jenny join a daring expedition that promises fresh discoveries, from mysterious rivers to towering peaks. Their journey quickly becomes a celebration of ingenuity, as they map new coastlines, barter with curious locals and learn to live alongside the island’s astonishing wildlife.

While the familiar spirit of camaraderie and resourcefulness remains, the narrative widens its scope, introducing challenges like sudden rainstorms, distant plumes of smoke and the thunderous arrival of a herd of elephants. Each encounter tests the siblings’ courage and deepens their bond with the landscape, offering listeners a vivid portrait of adventure that feels both timeless and alive.

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Language

en

Duration

~6 hours (383K characters)

Release date

2024-09-15

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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