Publisher's Synopsis
""Une Ville Flottante"" (A Floating City) is a science fiction novel written by Jules Verne and originally published in 1901. The story follows the journey of a luxury steamship called the ""Great Eastern"" as it travels from Liverpool to New York City with a diverse cast of passengers on board. The ship is equipped with the latest technological advancements of the time, including a telegraph system and a steam-powered engine. However, the voyage takes an unexpected turn when the ship collides with a floating island made of seaweed and the passengers find themselves stranded in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. The novel explores themes of adventure, survival, and the consequences of human ambition. Verne's vivid descriptions of the ship and its surroundings, as well as his attention to detail, create a captivating and immersive reading experience. ""Une Ville Flottante"" is a classic work of science fiction and a testament to Verne's imaginative storytelling.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
