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At the extreme tip of South America, Staten Island has piercing Antarctic winds, lonely coasts assaulted by breakers, and sailors lost as their vessels smash on the dark rocks. Now that civilization dares to rule here, a lighthouse penetrates the last and wildest place of all. But Vasquez, the guardian of the sacred light, has not reckoned with the vicious, desperate Kongre gang, who murder his two friends and force him out into the wilderness. Alone, without resources, can he foil their cruel plans? A gripping tale of passion and perseverance, Verne's testament novel paints a compelling picture of intrigue and heroism, schemes and calamities. The master storyteller returns here to the theme of civilization against its two oldest enemies: pitiless nature and men's savagery.… (more)
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Verne’s novel paints a gripping picture of intrigue and heroism. You can see the beginnings of the modern action novel in this short book. Written at the end of his life, Lighthouse was revised by his son, and is not considered one of his best works. I thought it was a really good book that completely captured my attention. The author excelled in capturing the turbulent atmosphere of an island at the end of the world.