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1. Robur the Conqueror
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2. The Blockade Runners
 
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3. Jules Verne (1828-1905): en el
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4. The Mysterious Island
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5. Michael StrogoffOr, The Courier
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6. The Fur CountrySeventy Degrees
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7. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under
 
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8. Veinte Mil Leguas De Viaje Submarino
 
9. A FLOATING CITY and The BLOCKADE
 
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10. La Isla Misteriosa
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11. The Field of IcePart II of the
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12. Facing the Flag
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13. The Mysterious Island
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14. Biography - Verne, Jules (Gabriel)
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15. The Adventures of a Special Correspondent
 
16. From the earth to the moon, direct
 
17. Around the world in eighty days
 
18. The FUR COUNTRY.
 
19. Le tour du monde en quatre-vingts
20. Jules Verne: Five Complete Novels

1. Robur the Conqueror
by Jules, 1828-1905 Verne
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The pistol shots were almost simultaneous. A cow peacefully grazing fifty yards away received one of the bullets in her back. She had nothing to do with the quarrel all the same. ... Read more

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5-0 out of 5 stars Very Enjoyable
I give this book a perfect score simply because I find it highly enjoyable. Make no mistake, though, the plot is basically the same as "20,000 Leagues Under the Sea" only this time set in the sky. Also, there is a racist depiction of an African-American servant who is very cowardly.

This novel is just one of Verne's many science fiction stories that ended up becoming (more or less) science fact. An amusing story at the start and end of the book concerns aeronaut enthusiasts who believe balloon travel is the way of the future. Robur (stating Verne's own beliefs that heavy machines being able to fly was possible and would be far superior) proves them wrong and becomes "conqueror of the skies." Others may have different opinions, but I found the book inspirational in that Robur's great willpower enable him to do the impossible (break free from gravity's hold) and become master of himself, not held down by anyone or anything.

1-0 out of 5 stars Along for the ride but, not part of the story
Verne's Robur the Conquerorand Master of the World begins with almost Swift-ian satire as the reader is introduced to the members of the Philadelphia Institute, a scientific society in the process of launching a motorized balloon. It devolves into a meandering, and poor travelogue as the two principle members of the institute, Uncle Prudent and Phil Evans, are abducted by the mysterious Robur. Robur has crafted a heavier than air machine and despite seeing it operate while onboard the two prisoners stubbornly cling to their idea that only lighter than air ships are the wave of the future.

In trying to create another enigmatic character similar to Captain Nemo Verne leaves out ANY characterizationor background on Robur. The man is completely one dimensional and therefore uninteresting and unsympathetic. The rest of the story is an around the world tour on Robur's ship the Albatross, part helicopter with multiple ascender propellers. Verne describes places from the prairies of America to the cities of China and India, but all literally from a distance as the ship never touches down at any point so no characters can interact or form any semblance ofa story.

Continued in the Master of the World Vern introduces Strock the American Police officer who is sent to investigate mysteries in Georgia and later to chase equally mysterious road, water and submersible technological terrors across the United States. It is not hard to guess the operator of these machines is Robur again. Just as cardboard and just as devoid of motive for doing the things he does. The character of Strock is once again along for the ride in Robur's craft; always as narrator, never as participant. Dry and plodding with only the fact of Verne's uncanny forecast of technology to supply any interesting points.

3-0 out of 5 stars Inferior to 20,000 Leagues
When bright lights and strange aerial phenomenon begin to be seen around the world, everyone is perplexed as to what such a thing could be. But, when the president and secretary of the Weldon Institute (a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA balloon enthusiast society) are kidnapped by a seemingly mad engineer, Robur, they quickly find that he and his fantastic airship are responsible for the strange phenomenon. Robur has mastered heavier-than-air travel, with his giant electric-powered helicopter, and he is out to rebuild the world in his image. Can his poor prisoners escape from the clutches of Robur, and how will they stop his plans?

This book was first published in 1886 by that early master of science fiction, Jules Verne (1828-1904). In many ways it is reminiscent of 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, but set in the air. For it's time, it was quite forward thinking in its science, and it has a very interesting story. However, it does drag at times, and overall the author does not succeed in generating any real drama therein.

Also, there is another reason why this book will never be considered one of Monsieur Verne's great works, and this is the character Frycollin, the only African-American character in the story. He is presented as an unvarnished Stepin Fetchit-type character, complete with calling his employer "Master", even though he had never known slavery. Indeed, at one point, Mr. Verne mentions Frycollin crying, "Like a child, like the Negro he was..." Yes, I do know that you cannot demand modern thinking out of people of the past, but Verne does go far too far with this character, Frycollin is definitely the poison pill of this story.

So, let me just say that I found this to be an OK book, decidedly inferior to 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea, and with the poison pill of racism included. Overall, I do not recommend this book. ... Read more


2. The Blockade Runners
by Jules, 1828-1905 Verne
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The Clyde was the first river whose waters were lashed into foam by a steam-boat. It was in 1812 when the steamer called the Comet ran between Glasgow and Greenock, at the speed of six miles an hour. Since that time more than a million of steamers or packet-boats have plied this Scotch river, and the inhabitants of Glasgow must be as familiar as any people with the wonders of steam navigation. ... Read more


3. Jules Verne (1828-1905): en el centenario de su muerte, descubrimos en Julio Verne a un cómplice fiel. Su vigencia, afirma Domínguez Michael en este perfil, ... An article from: Letras Libres
by Christopher Domínguez Michael
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Title: Jules Verne (1828-1905): en el centenario de su muerte, descubrimos en Julio Verne a un cómplice fiel. Su vigencia, afirma Domínguez Michael en este perfil, no se debe tanto a su anticipación científica como a su manera de acercarse (e incluso moldear) al joven lector que todos, de alguna manera, seguimos siendo.(Biografía)
Author: Christopher Domínguez Michael
Publication: Letras Libres (Magazine/Journal)
Date: April 1, 2005
Publisher: Thomson Gale
Volume: 7Issue: 76Page: 68(3)

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4. The Mysterious Island
by Jules, 1828-1905 Verne
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5. Michael StrogoffOr, The Courier of the Czar
by Jules, 1828-1905 Verne
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6. The Fur CountrySeventy Degrees North Latitude
by Jules, 1828-1905 Verne
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7. Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea
by Jules, 1828-1905 Verne
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8. Veinte Mil Leguas De Viaje Submarino
by Jules(1828-1905)Sáenz de Jubera, tr. Verne
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Literatura en lengua francesa. Novela y cuento. 528 p. : il. ; 22x14 cm.CDU: 821.133.1-3 ... Read more


9. A FLOATING CITY and The BLOCKADE RUNNERS.
by Jules [1828 - 1905].Frith, Henry - Translator. Verne
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10. La Isla Misteriosa
by Jules(1828-1905)Gallardo, Joaquín, tr. Verne
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736 p. : il. ; 22x14 cm cartonéLiteratura en lengua francesa. Novela y cuento.CDU: 821.133.1-3 ... Read more


11. The Field of IcePart II of the Adventures of Captain Hatteras
by Jules, 1828-1905 Verne
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12. Facing the Flag
by Jules, 1828-1905 Verne
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13. The Mysterious Island
by Jules, 1828-1905 Verne
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14. Biography - Verne, Jules (Gabriel) (1828-1905): An article from: Contemporary Authors
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This digital document, covering the life and work of Jules (Gabriel) Verne, is an entry from Contemporary Authors, a reference volume published by Thompson Gale. The length of the entry is 8814 words. The page length listed above is based on a typical 300-word page. Although the exact content of each entry from this volume can vary, typical entries include the following information:

  • Place and date of birth and death (if deceased)
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15. The Adventures of a Special Correspondent
by Jules, 1828-1905 Verne
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16. From the earth to the moon, direct in ninety-seven hours and twenty minutes: and a trip round it
by Jules (1828-1905) Verne
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17. Around the world in eighty days / Jules Verne
by Jules (1828-1905) Verne
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18. The FUR COUNTRY.
by Jules [1828 - 1905].Frith, Henry - Translator. Verne
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19. Le tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours
by Jules, 1828-1905 Verne
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20. Jules Verne: Five Complete Novels
by Jules Verne
Hardcover: 820 Pages (1995-04-23)
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5-0 out of 5 stars How Well Does Jules Verne Write?
What a charming author! His ability to write has astounded me; and I know other people who are enchanted by Mr. Verne's books. My personal favorite is Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. I would highly reccomend these books for people aged 11 and up.

5-0 out of 5 stars How Well Does Jules Verne Write?
What a charming author! His ability to write has astounded me; and I know other people who are enchanted by Mr. Verne's books. My personal favorite is Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea. I would highly reccomend these books for people aged 11 and up.

5-0 out of 5 stars 20,000 Leagues under the Sea summary
This book is about a naturalist who is invited to hunt for an ocean monster, but ends up in the monster, only it is actually an electrically run submarine. The captain of the submarine did not want any one to findout about it, so now the naturalist is a captive with his component and anagressive harpooner. He gets to explore the ocean, but craves land. Can heever get back on land?

5-0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
A collection of the greatest works of this great master. ... Read more


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