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First as a paris stockbroker, later as a celebrated author and yachtsman, he went on frequent voyages to britain, america, the mediterranean. Twenty thousand leagues under the sea educational technology. With the end printed on page 303, illustrated with 109 plates, including two maps, with jellyfish on the front board, and the incorrect use of the. However, even though it is told as a tale of adventure, there is more to vernes famous story. Complete summary of jules verne s twenty thousand leagues under the sea. The common narwhale, or sea unicorn is often 30 metres long. Walter originally published 1870, this recording is from the english translation by frederick p.
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