{"product_id":"in-search-of-the-castaways-verne","title":"In Search of the Castaways by Jules Verne","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eBy Jules Verne\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Search of the Castaways  originally published in 1868  is a novel by Jules Verne that follows the adventures of a group of people who set out to rescue the survivors of a shipwreck. The story is inspired by the true tale of the shipwreck of the Saint-Michel  which was lost in the Pacific Ocean. The story begins with the shipwreck of the Duncan  a vessel carrying a group of castaways after a disaster in the Pacific Ocean. Among the survivors are Captain John Mangles  a brave and resourceful leader; his friend  the French engineer Jacques Paganel; and the young heroine  the beautiful and intelligent Miss Mary Grant  who is the daughter of a Scottish nobleman. Mary Grant learns about her father's fate and becomes determined to rescue him and the other castaways. She and the crew of the Duncan decide to set out on a daring expedition to locate the missing men. They face many challenges  including treacherous seas  hostile islanders  and the constant threat of wild animals. The expedition leads them to various islands in the South Pacific  where they encounter both natural wonders and dangers. During their journey  they uncover clues about the fate of the castaways  leading them deeper into the wilderness. The narrative highlights the beauty and peril of the islands  with Verne providing vivid descriptions of the landscapes and inhabitants. As the characters overcome obstacles  they gradually discover the truth about the castaways' fate and their whereabouts. Their determination  resourcefulness  and teamwork ultimately pay off  culminating in a dramatic and satisfying resolution.....","brand":"Lushena Books","offers":[{"title":"PAPERBACK","offer_id":52798782898456,"sku":"9798890968692","price":46.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"HARDCOVER","offer_id":52798782931224,"sku":"9798890968791","price":64.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0787\/8203\/8296\/files\/9798890968692.jpg?v=1790924411","url":"https:\/\/lushenabooksinc.com\/products\/in-search-of-the-castaways-verne","provider":"Lushena","version":"1.0","type":"link"}