A four-year adventure begins when five men and a dog escape the American Civil War in a balloon. They find themselves on an unmapped island somewhere in the Pacific Ocean and start a new life there. Numerous dangers are at hand: the wild nature of the island, extreme weather conditions, and even pirates and an active volcano! Will the men survive this challenge? Can anyone help them get home again? Read this classic story of courage, companionship and hope and join the heroes on their adventures.