Stories for Seafarers Boxed Set: Three Unforgettable Tales from Above and Below the Waves

Stories for Seafarers Boxed Set: Three Unforgettable Tales from Above and Below the Waves - Hardcover

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Stories for Seafarers Boxed Set: Three Unforgettable Tales from Above and Below the Waves
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Stories for Seafarers Boxed Set: Three Unforgettable Tales from Above and Below the Waves - Hardcover

Stories for Seafarers Boxed Set: Three Unforgettable Tales from Above and Below the Waves - Hardcover

by Jules Verne , H. G. Wells , Robert Louis Stevenson
$35.00
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by Jules Verne (Author), H. G. Wells (Author), Robert Louis Stevenson (Author)

Plunge into a trio of high-seas adventures! A perfectly curated gift for ocean lovers, this elegant boxed set houses three compelling classics in artful new editions.

Stories for Seafarers brings together three timeless tales in one beautiful collection:
  • Robert Louis Stevenson's Treasure Island offers classic swashbuckling charm.
  • H. G. Wells' The Sea Lady delivers satirical social commentary in the guise of a mermaid story.
  • Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea is a kaleidoscopic tour of the ocean and a fascinating character study.

In irresistible editions designed for a luxurious reading experience with creamy paper and rounded spines, these stories will appeal to anyone who knows the power of the sea. Stunning wraparound cover illustrations by artist Jim Tierney make this classic book set a distinctive gift and an ideal display piece for any bookshelf.

CLASSIC LITERATURE COLLECTIBLE: With this deluxe boxed set, you can enjoy some of the most compelling adventure stories ever written--whether revisiting old favorites or exploring these classic tales for the first time.

GORGEOUS ILLUSTRATIONS: Each of the three volumes and the slipcase features the colorful artwork of contemporary artist Jim Tierney, which brings the sea to life and makes this set great for reading and displaying as an artistic object in your home.

OCEAN BOOK SET: Stories for Seafarers offers a thoughtfully curated gift for book lovers and ocean enthusiasts. Elegantly designed and crafted with top-quality materials, this sophisticated set will delight friends and family as a gift for a birthday, holiday, or any special occasion.

Perfect for:
  • Classic literature fans
  • Bibliophiles and collectors of special editions
  • Readers of pirate stories, mermaid stories, and other adventure tales
  • Fans of sailing and other ocean sports
  • Anyone looking for sea-themed decor for their home
  • Fans of artist Jim Tierney

Author Biography

Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was a Scottish novelist, poet, and essayist. Treasure Island was his first major success, and his subsequent books include Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde and Kidnapped.

H. G. Wells (1866-1946) was an English writer well known for his science fiction. His oeuvre includes novels such as The Time Machine and The War of the Worlds, as well as short stories and nonfiction works of social commentary, history, satire, and biography.

Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French novelist, playwright, and poet. Besides Twenty Thousand Leagues under the Sea, his popular books about adventure and scientific advancement include Journey to the Center of the Earth and Around the World in Eighty Days.

Jim Tierney grew up in the rural farmlands of southeastern Pennsylvania. He studied illustration at the University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where he met his wife and frequent collaborator Sara Wood. They spent a decade designing book covers in New York before leaving the city to build a studio in the attic of Jim's childhood home, where they currently work and live with their family.
Number of Pages: 624
Dimensions: 2.9 x 7.6 x 5.5 IN
Publication Date: April 15, 2025
ISBN9781797226217
Author Jules Verne , H. G. Wells , Robert Louis Stevenson
PublisherChronicle Books
GenreLiterature
FormatHardcover
PublishedApril 2025
LanguageENG- English
Pages624
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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About H. G. Wells
H. G. WELLS (1866-1946) was a prolific English writer in many genres, prominent in his time as a socialist and a pacifist as well as a pioneer of science fiction, author of The War of the Worlds, The Invisible Man, and The Island of Dr. Moreau, among other novels.
About Robert Louis Stevenson
Throughout his life, Robert Louis Stevenson (1850-1894) was plagued by ill health, which interrupted his formal education at Edinburgh University. Pursuing the life of a bohemian during his twenties and thirties, he traveled around Europe and formed the basis of his first two books, An Inland Journey (1878) and Travels with a Donkey (1879). Stevenson gained his first popular success with Treasure Island (1883). The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, which sold forty thousand copies in six months, and Kidnapped appeared in 1886, followed by The Black Arrow (1888) and The Master of Ballantrae (1889). In 1888, he set out with his family for the South Seas, traveling to the leper colony at Molokai, and finally settling in Samoa, where he died.

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