Measuring a Meridian: The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa - Softcover

Verne, Jules

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1410100286 ISBN 13: 9781410100283

Verlag: Fredonia Books (NL), 2002

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Measuring a Meridian is an African tale, first published in 1874 under the cumbrous title The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa. The story was afterward revised and reissued under its briefer title. It is a hunting story, perhaps Vern's very ablest effort in that line. It has aroused many a youthful sportsman's throbbing eagerness for the chase, has given him his first knowledge and his earliest enthusiasm for the heart-stirring excitement to be found in "hunting big game."

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Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a pioneering French novelist known for his adventure stories and imaginative explorations of science fiction. Born in Nantes, France, Verne initially studied law but was drawn to literature and theater, eventually becoming one of the most influential authors in speculative fiction. His works often featured advanced scientific concepts, geographical exploration, and technological innovation, making him a visionary in predicting future inventions.Verne is perhaps best known for his Extraordinary Voyages series, which includes iconic novels like Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and Around the World in Eighty Days. His vivid imagination and detailed descriptions of underwater worlds, space travel, and unexplored territories captivated readers and helped shape the genre of science fiction. Verne's works have been translated into numerous languages, reaching a global audience and leaving a lasting legacy.Throughout his life, Verne's writing reflected a deep fascination with science, discovery, and the potential of human ingenuity. His stories combined entertainment with education, introducing readers to far-off lands, deep-sea explorations, and the wonders of modern technology. Jules Verne's influence on literature, film, and culture continues to inspire adventurers, scientists, and dreamers to this day.

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• Verlag: Fredonia Books (NL)
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2002
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1410100286
• ISBN 13: 9781410100283
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 156
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