Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea

by Jules Verne

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"Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea" by Jules Verne is a science fiction adventure novel serialized from 1869 to 1870. When ships worldwide report encounters with a mysterious sea monster, an American expedition sets out to destroy it. Professor Aronnax, harpooner Ned Land, and servant Conseil discover the creature is actually a futuristic submarine commanded by the enigmatic Captain Nemo.

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Topics: Adventure stories · Science fiction · Sea stories · Submarines (Ships) -- Fiction · Underwater exploration -- Fiction