First published in 1990. Although one of Jules Verne's lesser known novels, as part of his 'Extraordinary Voyages' collection, there is still much to enjoy about 'The Floating Island'*. Written in 1895 towards the end of his career this is an adventure novel with elements of sci-fi. A French string quartet traveling from San Francisco to their next engagement in San Diego, is diverted to Standard Island. Standard Island is an immense man-made island designed to travel the waters of the Pacific Ocean. The wealth of residents ...
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First published in 1990. Although one of Jules Verne's lesser known novels, as part of his 'Extraordinary Voyages' collection, there is still much to enjoy about 'The Floating Island'*. Written in 1895 towards the end of his career this is an adventure novel with elements of sci-fi. A French string quartet traveling from San Francisco to their next engagement in San Diego, is diverted to Standard Island. Standard Island is an immense man-made island designed to travel the waters of the Pacific Ocean. The wealth of residents of the island can only be measured in millions. The quartet is hired to play a number of concerts for the residents during their tour of the islands (Sandwich, Cook, Society, etc.) of the South Pacific. The island seems an idyllic paradise; however, it is an island divided in two. The left half's population is led by Jem Tankerdon and is known as the Larboardites. The right half's population is led by Nat Coverley and is known as the Starboardites. Despite the obstacles encountered on their journey, the two parties have a disagreement that threatens the future of the island itself.
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Add this copy of The Floating Island to cart. $14.08, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2021 by Wildside Press.
Add this copy of The Floating Island (Pacific Basin Books) to cart. $23.09, like new condition, Sold by Basement Seller 101 rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Cincinnati, OH, UNITED STATES, published 1990 by Routledge.
Add this copy of Floating Island, Or the Pearl of the Pacific to cart. $30.95, fair condition, Sold by Booksavers of Virginia rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Harrisonburg, VA, UNITED STATES, published 1896 by Hurst & Company.
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Fair. Unmarked pages. Darkly age-toned. Cracked at front hinge; webbing exposed. Pages secure. Blue boards scuffed. No DJ. No publication date. Your purchase benefits world-wide relief efforts of Mennonite Central Committee.
Add this copy of The Floating Island to cart. $34.46, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2021 by Wildside Press.
Add this copy of Floating Island, Or the Pearl of the Pacific.... to cart. $45.00, very good condition, Sold by Zephyr Used & Rare Books rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Vancouver, WA, UNITED STATES, published 1897 by Hurst & Co..
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12mo. 382 pp. Frntsp., numerous plates, illusts. Tan cloth, illust. of ice hockey player on frnt cvr, blk & wht lettrng & illust on spine (mnr rubbng, shlfwr, slght uniform toning), still a VG-copy, w/ frmr ownrshp signature on ffep. Early printing of this adventure story of how a French String quartet sailing from San Francisco to San Diego, is diverted into playing concerts for residents on Standard Island, Hawaii, Cook, Society Islands, and more.
Add this copy of The Floating Island to cart. $48.70, very good condition, Sold by Roger Lucas rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Horncastle, Lincs, UNITED KINGDOM, published by Sampson Low Marston.
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Very Good. 12mo-over 6¾"-7¾" tall. Cheaper UK reprint, 12mo, 264pp + ads, dull green cloth with illustrated front board and spine, with lettering in black to fr board and spine; colour frontis; cheap paper beginning to tan and lower board slightly marked; previous owner's name/address to ffep and general tanning and dustiness to edges and prelims; by and large though a well-preserved example of this uncommon title with good definition to all cover art; certainly VG Copy.
Add this copy of The Floating Island to cart. $64.45, new condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2021 by Wildside Press.
