Meridiana: The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa

by Jules Verne

Overview

Set in unexplored Africa during 1858, MERIDIANA follows the adventures of three Russian and three English scientists as they journey north from South Africa to measure the meridian. As their mission is proceeding, the Crimean war breaks out, and the members of the expedition find themselves citizens of enemy countries.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940016676036
Publisher:	Halcyon Press Ltd.
Publication date:	05/23/2013
Series:	Halcyon Classics , #1
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	427 KB

About the Author

Jules Gabriel Verne (1828-1905) was a French author who, along with British writer H. G. Wells, is considered to be one of the founders of the science fiction genre. Verne wrote about space, air, and underwater travel before navigable aircraft and practical submarines were invented, and before any means of space travel had been devised. He is the second most translated author of all time, only behind Agatha Christie. A number of his books have been made in films several times.

Date of Birth:

February 8, 1828

Date of Death:

March 24, 1905

Place of Birth:

Nantes, France

Place of Death:

Amiens, France

Education:

Nantes lycée and law studies in Paris