"Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon" by Jules Verne is a story of adventure set against the backdrop of the Amazon River, focusing on Captain Torres, a former slave trader seeking fortune. The narrative launches with Torres deeply engrossed in deciphering a cryptic document that promises riches but also hints at danger, revealing Torres as an intriguing character with questionable ethics. The story begins in the Peruvian forests, with Torres planning to use the hidden information for his own benefit. This initial scenario quickly escalates when a playful monkey snatches Torres's case, filled with the important documents, sparking a chaotic pursuit that concludes with the accidental help of two local hunters. Meanwhile, the narrative also introduces the Garral family, prosperous farmers in Iquitos, preparing for a significant trip along the Amazon. The novel combines adventure, moral challenges, and scenic exploration, setting the stage for a complex and engaging journey along the great river.
Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon
By Jules Verne
A former slave trader chases a fortune hidden within a mysterious document while a family prepares for a dangerous journey down the wild Amazon River.
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About the AuthorJules Gabriel Verne was a French novelist, poet, and playwright. His collaboration with the publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel led to the creation of the Voyages extraordinaires, a series of bestselling adventure novels including Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (1870), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1872). His novels, always well-researched according to the scientific knowledge then available, are generally set in the second half of the 19th century, taking into account the technological advances of the time.
Jules Gabriel Verne was a French novelist, poet, and playwright. His collaboration with the publisher Pierre-Jules Hetzel led to the creation of the Voyages extraordinaires, a series of bestselling adventure novels including Journey to the Center of the Earth (1864), Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Seas (1870), and Around the World in Eighty Days (1872). His novels, always well-researched according to the scientific knowledge then available, are generally set in the second half of the 19th century, taking into account the technological advances of the time.
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