The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 1 - Conversation on the Subject of the Bullet
In which the discovery of a bullet lodged within a wild peccary casts a shadow of doubt upon the island’s solitude, prompting careful deliberation about the possible presence or recent passage of othe...
14 Mar 20min
The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 22 - Traps. Foxes. Peccaries.
In which the settlers endure a harsh and protracted winter on Lincoln Island, confronting bitter cold and snowstorms while ingeniously trapping local wildlife and refining maple syrup into sugar withi...
14 Mar 26min
The Mysterious Island Part 2 Chapter 2 - First Trial of the Canoe. A Wreck on the Coast.
In which the industrious colonists construct a light bark canoe to explore the rocky southern coast of their island, where they discover a mysterious washed-ashore chest containing a variety of carefu...
14 Mar 20min
The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 20 - The Rainy Season. The Question of Clothes.
In which the industrious settlers of Lincoln Island brace themselves against the onset of winter by enhancing their shelter, securing provisions through hunting and fishing, and ingeniously producing ...
13 Mar 17min
The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 21 - Some Degrees Below Zero.
In which the industrious settlers endure the first harsh frost of winter on their island, securing provisions and discussing the island’s peculiar geography and possible ancient origins amid their exp...
13 Mar 20min
The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 19 - Cyrus Harding's Project. The Rope Ladder.
In which the industrious settlers undertake the grand task of transforming a natural cavern into a secure and capacious dwelling, ingeniously equipped with windows, doors, and a cleverly concealed rop...
13 Mar 19min
The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 16 - The Question of a Dwelling is Again Discussed.
In which the settlers contemplate the coming winter and the safety of their shelter, embarking upon a thorough exploration of Lincoln Island’s northern shores and lakeside to seek a more secure refuge...
12 Mar 18min
The Mysterious Island Part 1 Chapter 17 - Visit to the Lake. The Indicating Current.
In which the enterprising Cyrus Harding, with the help of his companions, investigates a strange wound on a stranded dugong and uncovers a hidden outlet beneath the lake, devising a bold plan to lower...
12 Mar 21min
