
In the summer of 1866, mariners from every corner of the globe report a baffling sight: a gigantic, luminous creature slicing through the oceans faster than any known whale. Scientists and naval officers pour over logbooks, trying to measure an animal that seems to defy all natural laws. The reports spark a frenzy of curiosity and fear, turning the mystery into a worldwide obsession.
When the French government commissions a daring rescue mission, a seasoned harpooner and a bold journalist are recruited to join an enigmatic captain who has built a marvel of engineering beneath the waves. Their vessel, the sleek and silent Nautilus, runs on electricity and promises to chase the phantom through the deepest currents. Together they set out, driven by both scientific zeal and the lure of an unprecedented adventure.
What they discover lies far beyond the surface—a hidden realm of towering coral forests, strange marine life, and perilous currents. As the crew ventures deeper, the ocean reveals both its haunting beauty and its unforgiving power, setting the stage for a journey that will challenge every notion of the known world.
Language
fr
Duration
~15 hours (869K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2004-02-01
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1828–1905
A master of adventure fiction, he turned bold scientific ideas into stories of submarines, moon voyages, and journeys to the center of the Earth. His novels helped shape modern science fiction while keeping the sense of wonder and danger that still draws readers in.
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