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Jules Verne
Books and Stories
Jules Verne (1828-1905) was born in Nantes, France. As a child, he shipped out as a cabin boy on a merchant ship (he was caught and returned to his parents). He was sent to study law in Paris, but wrote plays instead. When his parents cut the money off, he wrote stories to support himself. His classic works of what came to be known as science fiction paid him well; in 1876 he purchased a large yacht and sailed around Europe, fulfilling his childhood wish.Select a novel or story title to see the inventions from that work:
20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, Pierre-Jules Hetzel, 1875
Around the World in 80 days, Unknown , 1868
Facing The Flag, Federal Book Co., 1896
From the Earth to the Moon, Pierre-Jules Hetzel, 1867
In the Year 2889, The Forum, 1889
Journey to the Center of the Earth, Pierre-Jules Hetzel, 1864
Master of the World, Pierre-Jules Hetzel, 1904
Robur-the-Conqueror, Not Known, 1866
The Purchase of the North Pole (Topsy Turvy), Pierre-Jules Hetzel, 1889
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