Adventures of Captain Hatteras
The Adventures of Captain Hatteras


By Jules Verne


Translated by William Butcher


Narrated by Patrick Barker


First Mate Shandon receives a mysterious letter asking him to construct a reinforced steamship in Liverpool. As he heads out for Melville Bay and the Arctic labyrinth, a crewman reveals himself to be John Hatteras, and his obsession, the North Pole. The captain is later abandoned by his crew and remains without resources at the coldest spot on earth. How can he find food and navigate the Polar Sea? And what will he find at the top of the world?


The Adventures of Captain Hatteras (1865), greatly admired by Ray Bradbury, is one of Verne's most personal novels, with hypnotic descriptions of the icy wastes and gripping authenticity. The volcanic Pole, where the meridians and oceans meet, is a magical spot for a writer obsessed with physical space, allowing him to give unbridled rein to his creative imagination.


This is the first ever audio recording of one of Verne's greatest masterpieces, translated by father of Verne Studies William Butcher and skilfully read by Patrick Barker, who vividly captures the characters' social differences. A cutting-edge introduction and appendix are also included, containing the duel with the rival explorer and the final tragedy, cut by the original publisher.


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Adventures of Captain Hatteras
The Adventures of Captain Hatteras


By Jules Verne


Translated by William Butcher


Narrated by Patrick Barker


First Mate Shandon receives a mysterious letter asking him to construct a reinforced steamship in Liverpool. As he heads out for Melville Bay and the Arctic labyrinth, a crewman reveals himself to be John Hatteras, and his obsession, the North Pole. The captain is later abandoned by his crew and remains without resources at the coldest spot on earth. How can he find food and navigate the Polar Sea? And what will he find at the top of the world?


The Adventures of Captain Hatteras (1865), greatly admired by Ray Bradbury, is one of Verne's most personal novels, with hypnotic descriptions of the icy wastes and gripping authenticity. The volcanic Pole, where the meridians and oceans meet, is a magical spot for a writer obsessed with physical space, allowing him to give unbridled rein to his creative imagination.


This is the first ever audio recording of one of Verne's greatest masterpieces, translated by father of Verne Studies William Butcher and skilfully read by Patrick Barker, who vividly captures the characters' social differences. A cutting-edge introduction and appendix are also included, containing the duel with the rival explorer and the final tragedy, cut by the original publisher.


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Adventures of Captain Hatteras

Adventures of Captain Hatteras

by Jules Verne, William Butcher

Narrated by Patrick Barker

Unabridged — 15 hours, 39 minutes

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Adventures of Captain Hatteras

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The Adventures of Captain Hatteras


By Jules Verne


Translated by William Butcher


Narrated by Patrick Barker


First Mate Shandon receives a mysterious letter asking him to construct a reinforced steamship in Liverpool. As he heads out for Melville Bay and the Arctic labyrinth, a crewman reveals himself to be John Hatteras, and his obsession, the North Pole. The captain is later abandoned by his crew and remains without resources at the coldest spot on earth. How can he find food and navigate the Polar Sea? And what will he find at the top of the world?


The Adventures of Captain Hatteras (1865), greatly admired by Ray Bradbury, is one of Verne's most personal novels, with hypnotic descriptions of the icy wastes and gripping authenticity. The volcanic Pole, where the meridians and oceans meet, is a magical spot for a writer obsessed with physical space, allowing him to give unbridled rein to his creative imagination.


This is the first ever audio recording of one of Verne's greatest masterpieces, translated by father of Verne Studies William Butcher and skilfully read by Patrick Barker, who vividly captures the characters' social differences. A cutting-edge introduction and appendix are also included, containing the duel with the rival explorer and the final tragedy, cut by the original publisher.


Production copyright 2021 Voices of Today

Editorial Reviews

French novelist George Sand

Captivating.”

French novelist Emile Zola

Embodying a great imagination and a very keen intelligence.”

Product Details

BN ID: 2940176158373
Publisher: Voices of Today
Publication date: 08/18/2021
Edition description: Unabridged
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