Sans dessus dessous by Jules Verne
"Sans dessus dessous" by Jules Verne is a novel written during the late 19th century, reflecting the spirit of scientific adventure and exploration characteristic of that time. The story revolves around the whimsical proposal by the newly formed North Polar Practical Association to auction off the uncharted Arctic territories, sparking intrigue and competition among various nations, particularly the United States and the European powers. At the start of the novel, a spiriteddebate unfolds between J.-T. Maston and Mrs. Evangélina Scorbitt regarding the capabilities of women in scientific fields. Their conversation lays the groundwork for a grand adventure as Mrs. Scorbitt expresses her intent to financially support the ambitious Arctic expedition organized by the North Polar Practical Association. The narrative subsequently introduces the auction of Arctic lands, highlighted by the different international delegates who arrive to contest ownership over these distant and mysterious regions. The auction becomes a focal point, illustrating the absurdity and ambition of human endeavors, setting the stage for conflict and camaraderie amid the excitement of territorial claims. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 |
|---|---|
| Title | Sans dessus dessous |
| Note | Reading ease score: 69.0 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Purchase_of_the_North_Pole Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sans_dessus_dessous |
| Credits | Produced by Norm Wolcott |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Science fiction, French |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 12533 |
| Release Date | Jun 1, 2004 |
| Most Recently Updated | Dec 6, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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