Saarron murtaja by Jules Verne
"Saarron murtaja" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around the steamship Delphin as it embarks on a mysterious mission related to the ongoing American Civil War. The protagonist, Captain James Playfair, finds himself embroiled in a dangerous undertaking that involves both political intrigue and personal stakes. At the start of the tale, we witness the launch of the Delphin amid a bustling crowdin Glasgow, with the anticipation stemming from its unknown mission. The ship, constructed for speed and carrying significant cargo, leaves port under the command of Captain Playfair. As the narrative unfolds, Playfair discusses potential danger with his crew while also being approached by the enigmatic Crockston and a young woman, Jenny Halliburt, who unexpectedly join the voyage. Their intentions, along with the true purpose of Delphin, become intertwined with the broader context of the Civil War, setting the stage for the adventures and moral dilemmas that are sure to arise. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 |
|---|---|
| Uniform Title | Les forceurs de blocus. Finnish |
| Title | Saarron murtaja |
| Note | Reading ease score: 42.3 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Tapio Riikonen |
| Language | Finnish |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Blockades -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 52543 |
| Release Date | Jul 10, 2016 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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