In Search of the Castaways - (Jules Verne Collection) by Jules Verne

About the Book

"A bottled message discovered in the belly of a shark tells of a shipwrecked Captain Grant of the Britannia. Lord and Lady Glenarvan plea with the British government to launch a rescue expedition but are refused. So, the Glenarvans take it upon themselves to search for Grant with the help of Mary and Robert-Captain Grant's children-and the crew of the Duncan. However, their hint only mentions the coordinate 37 degrees latitude and no longitude. But when the message reveals a few words in three languages, their expedition leads them to explore possible countries on the 37th parallel south where Captain Grant could be"-- Provided by publisher.

Book Synopsis

A message in a bottle launches a quest for the recovery of shipwrecked crew in this Jules Verne classic--now with an arresting new look!

When Lord and Lady Glenarvan catch a shark during a sailing trip, they are surprised to find a message in a bottle within its belly, sent by Captain Grant of the shipwrecked Britannia. Unfortunately, the water-damaged note is mostly unreadable, giving any would-be rescuers only a latitude and no longitude to work with.

Eager to help the castaways, the couple urges the British government to launch a rescue expedition but are refused. So they take it upon themselves to search for Grant with the help of Mary and Robert--Captain Grant's children--and the crew of the Duncan. Thus, the group sets off, determined to find the shipwrecked crew, even if it means sailing across the entire thirty-seventh latitude--and facing whatever dangers lie in their path.

About the Author

Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a prolific French author whose writing about various innovations and technological advancements laid much of the foundation of modern science fiction. Verne's love of travel and adventure, including his time spent sailing the seas, inspired several of his short stories and novels.