Le pays des fourrures by Jules Verne
"Le pays des fourrures" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story begins in a remote fort in the Arctic, where Captain Craventy hosts a gathering for the members of the Hudson's Bay Company and some Indigenous guests, including the renowned explorer Paulina Barnett. The novel likely delves into themes of exploration, survival in harsh climates, and the complexities of trade and cultural exchange in the
fur trade era. The opening portion of the book takes place during a winter evening at Fort-Reliance, where the captain's festive dinner brings together a mix of officers, soldiers, and Indigenous leaders. As the guests enjoy the modest celebration, details emerge about the preparations for a significant expedition led by Lieutenant Jasper Hobson to explore the northern territories. The arrival of an unexpected traveler, the astronomer Thomas Black, who seeks to observe a specific astronomical phenomenon, adds intrigue and sets the stage for the challenges ahead in this icy landscape. The atmosphere is rife with anticipation as characters like Paulina Barnett express both courage and curiosity for the untamed Arctic wilderness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 |
|---|---|
| Title | Le pays des fourrures |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Fur_Country Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Le_Pays_des_fourrures |
| Credits | Produced by Ebooks Libres et Gratuits; this text is also available in multiple formats at www.ebooksgratuits.com |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Survival -- Fiction |
| Subject | Earthquakes -- Fiction |
| Subject | Fur traders -- Fiction |
| Subject | Northwest Territories -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 17796 |
| Release Date | Feb 19, 2006 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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