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A German scientist discovers an ancient runic message, which when translated proves to be a map to the center of a hollow Earth! The professor and his nephew then embark on a dangerous adventure down an Icelandic volcano to explore an unknown world in the interior of the Earth. - Summary by the reader

Mysterious Phileas Fogg is a cool customer. A man of the most repetitious and punctual habit - with no apparent sense of adventure whatsoever - he gambles his considerable fortune that he can complete a journey around the world in just 80 days... immediately after a newspaper calculates the feat as just barely possible.With his excitable French manservant in tow, Fogg undertakes the exercise immediately, with no preparations, trusting that his traveling funds will make up for delays along the way. But unbeknownst to him, British police are desperately seeking to arrest him for the theft of a ...

In London, 1872, a rich English gentlemen named Mr. Phileas Fogg argues with the members in the Reform Club, and takes on a journey around the world in 80 days with his new servant, Passapartout, with accepting a wager. Summary by Jessie Yun Cast List: Narrator: Adele de Pignerolles Phileas Fogg: BrassRhino Passapartout: Will Levine Detective Fix: Larry Wilson Aouda, Porter: Jessie Yun James Forster, A Reader, Mr. Oysterpuff, Pilot, Purser, Townsperson, Passenger: Rachel Andrew Stuart: Rob Board Gauthier Ralph: Todd John Sullivan, Judge Obadiah, Colonel Stamp Proctor, Mormon, Captain Andrew ...

Round the Moon is the breathtaking sequel to From the Earth to the Moon, following three adventurers as they journey beyond Earth’s orbit. Facing unexpected challenges and thrilling discoveries, they must rely on science, courage, and luck to survive their extraordinary voyage. A visionary classic of early science fiction.

Godfrey Morgan: A Californian Mystery is Jules Verne’s satirical take on the Robinson Crusoe genre. When young Godfrey is shipwrecked on a seemingly uninhabited island, he and his dancing instructor must survive against wild animals, cannibals, and mysterious occurrences. But not everything is as it seems—what is the secret behind the island?

The Fur Country is a gripping Arctic adventure following members of the Hudson’s Bay Company as they establish a fort near the North Pole. When an earthquake shifts their landmass, strange phenomena begin to unfold, putting their survival at risk in this thrilling Jules Verne novel.

The Jules Verne Works Collection gathers his complete body of work, offering an immersive experience of his visionary storytelling and groundbreaking ideas.

Join three Englishmen and three Russians as they embark on an extraordinary journey across South Africa to measure a meridian. Tensions rise with the onset of the Crimean War, turning the Russians into enemy agents in an English colony. Experience the adventure and intrigue through this captivating tale, summarized by Kim.

Dive into the thrilling narrative of The great explorers of the 19th century, the third volume of the acclaimed series Celebrated travels and travellers. This captivating installment takes you through a remarkable era of exploration and discovery, featuring chapters like The dawn of a century of discovery, The exploration and colonization of Africa, and The oriental scientific movement and American discoveries. Journey further with accounts of Voyages round the world and Polar expeditions, delve into the exploits of French circumnavigators, and explore the gripping tales of Polar expeditions ...

Dive into the captivating world of exploration with The Great Navigators of the 18th Century, the second volume in the Celebrated Travels and Travellers series. Building on the foundation laid in the first volume, Exploration of the World, which chronicles adventures from B.C. 505 to the close of the 17th century, this installment takes you through the remarkable journeys of legendary navigators who shaped our understanding of the globe. The third volume will further illuminate the tales of The Great Explorers and Travellers of the 19th Century. Join Kajo and Piotr Nater as they guide you ...

Embark on thrilling journeys with Jules Verne Audiobooks, a collection of imaginative tales filled with adventure, exploration, and scientific wonder. These timeless stories take you to the depths of the ocean, the heart of the earth, and beyond the stars.

Step into a world where utopia clashes with dystopia in Begums Fortune. This gripping novel follows a French doctor and a German professor, both heirs to a monumental fortune from a French soldier who married an Indian princes wealthy widow. Eager to forge their own ideal societies in America, Dr. Sarrasin, the visionary French doctor, constructs Ville-France on the stunning Oregon Coast, prioritizing public health and well-being. In stark contrast, the militaristic and prejudiced Professor Schultze lays the groundwork for Stahlstadt, a city dedicated to the relentless production of advanced ...

Timeless Jules Verne Adventures features his most beloved stories, transporting listeners to extraordinary places through thrilling narration. Perfect for those who crave excitement, discovery, and boundless imagination.

Five Weeks in a Balloon is a thrilling Jules Verne adventure following three explorers who cross Africa by hot air balloon. Facing wild animals, dangerous tribes, and harsh landscapes, their scientific expedition becomes a test of endurance and ingenuity. A must-listen for lovers of classic exploration tales.

Perched ominously above a quaint little town, the Castle has loomed large in the memories of its inhabitants—barren, deserted, and shrouded in fear. That is, until one fateful day when tendrils of smoke began to curl from its crumbling dunjon. The townsfolk were warned to steer clear, but a few brave souls couldnt resist the lure of mystery. As they ventured into the castles depths, they discovered firsthand the supernatural horrors that awaited within the Castle of the Carpathians. Summary by Joseph DeNoia.

When a volcano suddenly seems to erupt and threaten a mountain town of North Carolina, Inspector Strock is sent to determine the danger. When an automobile race in Wisconsin is interrupted by the unexpected appearance of a vehicle traveling at many times the top speed of the entrants, Strock is again consulted. And when an odd-shaped boat is sighted moving at impossible speeds off the New England coast, Stock and his boss begin to wonder if the incidents are related.

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BBC R4 Book of the Week ‘Brilliant’ Guardian ‘Fascinating and often delightful’ The Times What if intelligent life on Earth evolved not once, but twice? The octopus is the closest we will come to meeting an intelligent alien. What can we learn from the encounter? In Other Minds, Peter...

The Steam House takes listeners on an extraordinary journey through India aboard a steam-powered mechanical elephant. What begins as a grand adventure soon turns into a desperate struggle against the vengeful Nana Sahib, a hidden assassin, and a long-buried secret. Will they escape this deadly game? A thrilling mix of technology, travel, and danger from the legendary Jules Verne.

Jules Verne’s Topsy-Turvy takes a fascinating and oddly prophetic look at global warming—through the lens of 19th-century adventure fiction. A group of inventors sets out to tilt the Earth’s axis to melt the Arctic ice, all in the name of resource exploitation. As scientific ambition collides with unforeseen consequences, this thought-provoking story raises questions about environmental responsibility and human ingenuity. A must-read for fans of Verne’s visionary storytelling.