An Antarctic Mystery

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Set against the backdrop of the Kerguelen Islands, the narrative follows a wealthy American, Jeorling, who seeks passage back to the U.S. after studying local wildlife. His journey aboard the Halbrane is led by Captain Len Guy, who is initially hesitant to take him on. As a sequel to Edgar Allan Poe's work, this 1897 novel intertwines adventure with elements of mystery, reflecting Jules Verne's ambition to blend scientific fact with fiction in a thrilling exploration of the unknown.