The English at the North Pole
This novel is a science fiction adventure that follows a group of explorers who travel to the North Pole in search of a new trade route and scientific discoveries. They face numerous challenges including treacherous terrain, harsh weather conditions, and encounters with indigenous peoples. Along the way, they uncover evidence of an ancient civilization and make groundbreaking discoveries about the Earth's geography and geology.
By Jules Verne · First published 1875 · Genre: Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy · 32 chapters · 92,126 words
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"To-morrow, at low tide, the brig _Forward_, Captain K. Z -- -- , Richard Shandon mate, will start from New Prince's Docks for an unknown destination."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Jules Verne
- Date: 1875 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Science Fiction, Fantasy, Historical Fiction, Literary Fiction
- Length: 92,126 words
- Structure: 32 chapters, 1,393 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Standard (8th-9th Grade)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot centers around an expedition to the North Pole, featuring exploration and survival themes.
- Science Fiction — Incorporates speculative elements about technology and the natural world, typical of the genre.
- Fantasy — Includes imaginative scenarios and elements that stretch the boundaries of reality.
- Historical Fiction — Set against a backdrop of historical exploration, blending factual and fictional elements.
Tags
Science Fiction · Adventure · Exploration · Polar Expedition · Travelogue · Imaginary Journey · Scientific Discovery · Invention · Engineering · Maritime · Arctic · Cold Climate
Contents
- The "Forward"
- An Unexpected Letter
- Dr. Clawbonny
- Dog-Captain
- Out at Sea
- The Great Polar Current
- Davis's Straits
- Gossip of the Crew
- News
- Dangerous Navigation
- The Devil's Thumb
- Captain Hatteras
- The Projects of Hatteras
- Expedition in Search of Franklin
- The "Forward" Driven Back South
- The Magnetic Pole
- The Fate of Sir John Franklin
- The Northern Route
- A Whale in Sight
- Beechey Island
- The Death of Bellot
- Beginning of Revolt
- Attacked by Icebergs
- Preparations for Wintering
- An Old Fox
- The Last Lump of Coal
- Christmas
- Preparations for Departure
- Across the Ice
- The Cairn
- The Death of Simpson
- The Return
More by Jules Verne
- An Express of the Future (1905)
- Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (1870)
- Journey to the Centre of the Earth (1864)
- The Mysterious Island (1875)
- Alrededor de la luna (1870)
- Cinco semanas en globo (1863)
- Dueño del mundo (1904)
- La jornada de un periodista americano en el 2889 (1889)
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