The land was divided by long rows of trees, not regularly planted, but naturally growing; there was great plenty of grass, and several fields of oats....

Besides, are they worse than others, these whom you call savages?” “But Captain——” “How many have you counted?” “A hundred at least.” “M. Aronnax,” re...

I would not even seek to understand the caprice which had decided Captain Nemo upon entering the gulf. But I quite approved of the _Nautilus_ entering...

She gave me a large bowlful, of which I drank very heartily, and found myself well refreshed. About noon, I saw coming towards the house a kind of veh...

The dishes, of bell metal, were placed on the table, and we took our places. Undoubtedly we had to do with civilised people, and, had it not been for ...

This favourite is hated by the whole herd, and therefore, to protect himself, keeps always near the person of his leader. He usually continues in offi...

Happily the temple walls were built of brick and wood, which could be penetrated with little difficulty; after one brick had been taken out, the rest ...

The water was fresh and clear, but it was water, and did not suit Ned Land’s taste. Amongst the dishes which were brought to us, I recognised several ...

He had eaten no food since midday, he told me early in his narrative, and I found some mutton and bread in the pantry and brought it into the room. We...

Only one dog remained alive; but there was a human being within it whom the sailors were persuading to enter the vessel. He was not, as the other trav...