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One of the crown jewels of illustrated adventure fiction. Jules Verne’s castaways escape the American Civil War in a balloon and find themselves stranded on a remote island where they must build a new life using ingenuity, science, and determination. This celebrated 1929 Scribner edition features illustrations by N.C. Wyeth, one of America’s most beloved Golden Age artists. The dramatic artwork and classic Scribner production make this edition highly sought after by collectors of Verne, Wyeth, and illustrated books. A wonderful blend of adventure, invention, and exploration.