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Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea by Jules Verne · Episode 2 of 7

Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea was first published in 1869–70 as a serialized novel, then in book form in 1871. This reader presents Episode 2 of 7, adapted from chapters 8–16 of the original work. Verne (1828–1905) was a French novelist whose scientific romances anticipated submarines, helicopters, space travel, and deep-sea exploration decades before they became reality. The novel follows naturalist Professor Aronnax, his servant Conseil, and Canadian harpooner Ned Land as unwilling prisoners aboard Captain Nemo's electric submarine, the Nautilus. In this episode, Aronnax meets the enigmatic captain, explores the marvels of his vessel, and walks the Pacific seabed in a diving suit—experiencing wonders no surface-dweller has ever seen, while confronting the reality that he may never see the surface world again. The text reflects its Victorian era; a few period terms have been modernised. This episode ends on a cliffhanger; the story continues in Episode 3.

Band

Silver · First-year university levelTypical starting range: adult

Length

long · about 2053 words in 3 sections · 1 picture

Source

Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, Jules Verne

First published

see the About page in the reader

Regions

Canada · United States

Included formats

• · Web reader and PDF
• · EPUB for e-readers
• · Home-print sheet
• · Folded booklet
• · Binder edition (8.5 × 11)
• · Worksheet
• · Quick Check (10 questions) with answer key
• · Read-aloud script
• · Teacher’s Edition (members)

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