Title: In Search of the Castaways: A Romantic Narrative of the Loss of Captain Grant of the Brig Britannia and of The Adventures of His Children and Friends in His Discovery and Rescue Author: Jules Verne Publisher: J.B. Lippincott & Co., Philadelphia Dat

Title: In Search of the Castaways: A Romantic Narrative of the Loss of Captain Grant of the Brig Britannia and of The Adventures of His Children and Friends in His Discovery and RescueAuthor: Jules VernePublisher: J.B. Lippincott & Co., PhiladelphiaDate: 1873Format: 6 x 9 inches

Description:

Edition:First American printing (first English edition).Pagination:620 pages + 4 pages of catalogues.Binding:Original publisher's green cloth binding.Illustrations:Over 170 illustrations, originally by Édouard Riou, enriching the narrative with detailed depictions of the story's adventurous scenes.

Condition:

Some scuffs and wear to the original cloth binding.Previous restoration to the binding; endpapers have been consolidated.The text block is clean, with no foxing.Overall, a well-preserved example of this rare first American edition.

Background:

Originally published in French as Les Enfants du Capitaine Grant (The Children of Captain Grant) in 1867–1868 by Hetzel, this novel is one of Verne’s great adventure stories. It follows the journey of Captain Grant’s children and their companions as they embark on a thrilling quest to rescue their father, encountering danger and excitement across three continents.

Note:

This is a highly collectible piece for Jules Verne enthusiasts, showcasing the first English-language edition of this classic adventure, complete with its original illustrations and in its authentic 19th-century binding.

itre : Les Enfants du Capitaine Grant : Récit romantique de la perte du capitaine Grant à bord du brig Britannia et des aventures de ses enfants et amis lors de sa découverte et son sauvetageAuteur : Jules VerneÉditeur : J.B. Lippincott & Co., PhiladelphieDate : 1873Format : 15 x 23 cm