The English at the North Pole Part I of the Adventures of Captain Hatteras

"The English at the North Pole" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Richard Shandon, the commander of the brig "Forward", as he embarks on an expedition to the Arctic, shrouded in mystery and driven by intrigue surrounding its enigmatic captain, K. Z. The narrative delves into themes of exploration, adventure, and the unknown, as the crew prepares to face the dangers of polar navigation. The opening of the book sets the stage for the expedition, intriguingly capturing the bustling atmosphere during the "Forward"'s departure from Liverpool. As Shandon assembles his crew and examines the preparations for the voyage, the sense of adventure is palpable. Meanwhile, a peculiar revelation that their captain is a dog adds an element of humor and mystery, leaving the crew and readers alike to ponder the nature of their journey. With a mix of anticipation and apprehension, Shandon and his crew brave the icy seas, unaware of the challenges that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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.