Michael Strogoff

Michael Strogoff

Michael Strogoff

Jules Verne

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2004
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Ficción histórica (infantil/juvenil)
ISBN:
9781419134166
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Michael Strogoff is a classic adventure novel written by Jules Verne. The story is set in the 19th century and follows the journey of Michael Strogoff, a courier for Tsar Alexander II of Russia. Strogoff is tasked with delivering a secret message to the Tsar’s brother, the Grand Duke, who is stationed in Siberia. However, his journey is fraught with danger as he must travel through hostile territory, facing bandits, savage tribes, and the treacherous Tartar army led by the ruthless Ivan Ogareff.Despite the numerous obstacles in his path, Strogoff is determined to complete his mission and save the Grand Duke. Along the way, he is aided by a diverse cast of characters, including a brave young woman named Nadia and a French journalist named Alcide Jolivet. Together, they overcome incredible challenges and face impossible odds as they race against time to deliver the message and prevent a catastrophic war.With vivid descriptions of the Russian landscape, thrilling action sequences, and memorable characters, Michael Strogoff is a thrilling adventure story that has captured the imaginations of readers for generations. Verne’s masterful storytelling and attention to detail make this book a must-read for anyone who loves epic tales of heroism and adventure.Michael Strogoff was a man who feared neither frost nor snow. He would have preferred traveling during the severe winter season, in order that he might perform the whole distance by sleighs. At that period of the year the difficulties which all other means of locomotion present are greatly diminished, the wide steppes being leveled by snow.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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