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The Island of Dr. Moreau

H.G. Wells,

Alan Lightman (Introduction)

Start date: November 1, 2018

Finish date: November 30, 2018

Discussion: Science Fiction and Fantasy

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I do not propose to add anything to what has already been written concerning the loss of the “Lady Vain.” As everyone knows, she collided with a derelict when ten days out from Callao. The longboat, with seven of the crew, was picked up eighteen days after by H. M. gunboat “Myrtle,” and the story of their terrible privations has become quite as well known as the far more horrible “Medusa” case.

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May 15, 2020 Barb rated it it was amazing · review of another edition

Memories

About 20 years ago, we spent the night in a hotel because we lost Power. I remember ordering this, and watching this with my Mom! Naturally the book is better, but it was fun to bring back that memory!!

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