The Village in the Treetops: A New Translation

By Jules Verne

High above the forest floor, a mystery hangs in the canopy.

Deep in the uncharted wilderness of Central Africa, an expedition of discovery turns into a desperate struggle for survival. Separated from their caravan and lost in the emerald gloom of the Great Forest, explorers Max Huber and John Cort stumble upon a phenomenon that defies explanation: a fully functioning village built hundreds of feet above the ground, inhabited by a silent, elusive race that seems to bridge the gap between humanity and the wild.

In this gripping late-career masterpiece, Jules Verne trades his submarines and spaceships for the primal heights of the jungle. As the explorers navigate the labyrinthine treetop settlement, they are forced to confront a profound question: What does it truly mean to be civilized?

Blending heart-pounding adventure with the speculative intrigue of early evolutionary science, The Village in the Treetopsis a haunting exploration of the unknown. From the predatory dangers of the forest floor to the dizzying secrets of the Wagdi people, Verne takes readers on a journey to the very edge of the human experience.

Step into a world where nature holds the ultimate secret-and where the path home lies through the sky.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0DSTVTND4
• ISBN13: 9798306679419
• Release Date: January 2025
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 216 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"