The Blockade Runners - Couverture souple

Verne, Jules

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1410100243 ISBN 13 : 9781410100245

Editeur : Fredonia Books (NL), 2002

Synopsis

The Blockade Runners and Dr. Ox's Experiment In "The Blockade Runners" Verne again adopts a theme which is, at least nominally, American. In it he gives a very fair view of the British attitude toward our country during that tragic period of our suffering and trial. "Dr. Ox's Experiment" was one of those prophetic scientific fantasies which leaped so frequently into the inspired mind of Verne. The remarkably vivifying and invigorating effects of pure oxygen, even upon the dying, have now become an established part of medical science. In 1874, when "Doctor Ox" was published, the knowledge of this gas was in its infancy. Verne tells us that the story was suggested by an actual experience of his own in Paris, in which he realized the effects "très interessante" of the potent gas. The story develops a spirit of mischievous exaggeration and burlesque very different from the author's usually serious and thoughtful attitude toward scientific marvels.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

The American Civil War plot centers on the exploits of James Playfair who must break the Union blockade of the harbour of Charleston in South Carolina to trade supplies for cotton and, later in the book, to rescue the father of a young girl held prisoner by the Confederates. Verne's tale was inspired by reality as many ships were actually lost while acting as blockade runners in and around Charleston in the early eighteen sixties.

Présentation de l'éditeur

Set in the background of American Civil War, it is an exhilarating war-fiction. Between Scotland and the Southern states of United States of America, a voyage must be made in order to trade cotton and save a life. A captivating tale of escapades and adventures.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Fredonia Books (NL)
• Date d'édition: 2002
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1410100243
• ISBN 13: 9781410100245
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 136
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible