Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist, poet, and playwright best known for his adventure novels and his profound influence on the literary genre of science fiction. The book was highly acclaimed when released and still is now it is regarded as one of the premiere adventure novels and one of Verne's greatest works. It tells the story of Captain Nemo and his submarine. A literal translation of the French title would end in the plural 'seas', thus implying the 'seven seas' through which the characters of the novel travel. 20000 Leagues Under the Sea is a classic science fiction novel by Jules Verne published in 1870. The book uses metric leagues, which are four kilometres each. The greatest depth mentioned in the book is four leagues. The title refers to the distance travelled while under the sea and not to a depth, as 20,000 leagues is over six times the diameter, and nearly three times the circumference of the Earth. 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea was a walkthrough exhibit of sets and props from the film of the same name featured at Disneylands Tomorrowland from 1955 to 1966.

It tells the story of Captain Nemo and his submarine Nautilus, as seen from the perspective of Professor Pierre Aronnax. '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' is a classic science fiction novel by Jules Verne published in 1870. Jules Vernes classic science fiction fantasy carries its hero-Professor Aronnax of the Museum of Paris-on a thrilling and dangerous journey far below the waves to see what creatures live in the.

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