20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

This abridged version of Jules Verne's classic novel, adapted by Clare, Andrea M., recounts the story of Professor Pierre Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and the harpooner Ned Land after they are captured by Captain Nemo aboard the electric submarine Nautilus. As the Nautilus travels the world's oceans, the crew explores diverse marine environments, encounters various sea creatures, and witnesses early concepts of submarine technology. The narrative presents a nineteenth-century vision of future scientific achievements and the possibilities of underwater exploration. The book focuses on the tension between human curiosity and the unknown depths of the sea.