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First published in 1875, The Mysterious Island by Jules Verne tells the story of five men, Cyrus Smith, Gideon Spillet, Pencroff, Harbert, and Nebuchadnezzar, who escape the American Civil War via air balloon and crash-land on a remote Pacific island. They showcase their resourcefulness in building shelter and ships while mysteries unfold around them, including the discovery of a castaway, Ayrton, and their eventual encounter with Captain Nemo.