Jules Verne's classic science fiction novel follows the adventures of scientist Pierre Aronnax and his companions as they are taken captive aboard the submarine 'Nautilus' by the mysterious and enigmatic Captain Nemo. As they explore the depths of the ocean and encounter all manner of marine creatures, Aronnax begins to question Nemo's motivations and the ethics of his quest for revenge against the nations of the world. A thrilling tale of adventure and discovery, '20,000 Leagues Under the Seas' is a timeless classic. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.