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Michel Strogoff (1893)

Michel Strogoff (1893)

Verne, Jules
Lewis, Edwin Seelye

Hardcover

Literary CriticismFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1165450003
ISBN13: 9781165450008
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 242
Weight: 1.16
Height: 0.69 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Michel Strogoff is a classic adventure novel written by Jules Verne in 1893. The story is set in Russia during the reign of Tsar Alexander II and follows the journey of the titular character, Michel Strogoff, a courier for the Tsar. Strogoff is sent on a perilous mission to deliver a message to the Tsar's brother in Siberia, but his journey is hindered by a group of Tartar rebels led by the ruthless Ivan Ogareff, who seeks to overthrow the Tsar and take control of Russia.Strogoff's journey takes him across the vast and treacherous terrain of Russia, including the Ural Mountains, the Siberian wilderness, and the mighty River Ob. Along the way, he faces numerous challenges and dangers, including attacks by wolves, bandits, and Tartar warriors. He is also aided by a cast of colorful characters, including a young girl named Nadia and a brave Cossack named Feofar Khan.As Strogoff approaches his destination, he learns that his own mother has been taken captive by Ogareff, who plans to use her as a bargaining chip to force Strogoff to betray the Tsar. Strogoff must then make a difficult choice between his duty to the Tsar and his love for his mother.Michel Strogoff is a thrilling and action-packed adventure story that showcases Verne's mastery of the genre. It is also a vivid portrait of Russia in the 19th century, with its vast landscapes, diverse cultures, and political upheavals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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