Jules Verne

Godfrey Morgan: A Californian Mystery (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

"e;Godfrey Morgan: A Californian Mystery"e; is an 1882 novel by the seminal French author, Jules Verne. It tells the story of the wealthy Godfrey Morgan and his department instructor, Professor T. Artelett. Together, they decide to set off on an epic adventure around the world. After becoming stranded on an island in the Pacific, they work together with an African slave in order to survive. The chapters of this book include: "e;Chapter I - In which the Reader has the Opportunity of Buying an Island in the Pacific Ocean"e;, "e;Chapter II - How William W. Kolderup, of San Francisco, was at Loggerheads with J. R. Taskiunar, of Stockton"e;, "e;Chapter III - The Conversation of Phina Hollaney and Godfrey Morgan, with a piano accompaniment"e;, etcetera. Many vintage books such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this volume now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Read Books Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 306
• Erscheinungstermin: 8. Juni 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9781473375895
• Artikelnr.: 43098399

Autorenporträt

Jules Verne (1828-1905), a French novelist, poet, and playwright, is often referred to as the 'Father of Science Fiction'. Born in the seaport of Nantes, Verne cultivated a lifelong fascination with travel and adventure, which is reflected in his monumental series 'Voyages Extraordinaires.' Verne's work blends scientific fact with imaginative narrative, a style that has captivated readers for generations and foreseen technological innovations long before their time. His novel 'Godfrey Morgan: A Californian Mystery' departs from his usual techno-scientific tales and delves into the adventure genre, featuring shipwrecks, deserted islands, and exotic locales. Despite being less known than 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea' or 'Around the World in Eighty Days,' this novel nonetheless showcases Verne's flair for crafting engrossing narratives in richly described worlds. His literary style combines detailed technical speculation with enlightening depictions of the human condition, often exploring themes of civilization versus nature, progress, and the consequences of knowledge. Verne's foresight and storytelling have cemented his reputation as a pioneering figure in the early development of science fiction.

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