Adventures In The Land Of The Behemoth (1874)

By Jules Verne

Book Overview

Adventures In The Land Of The Behemoth is a novel written by the renowned French author, Jules Verne. The book was first published in 1874 and is set in the African continent. The story follows a group of adventurers who embark on a journey to explore the unknown territories of Africa. The main character, a French geographer named Doctor Ferguson, leads the expedition, accompanied by his faithful servant, Joe. The group travels through dense jungles, across vast deserts, and over treacherous mountains, encountering dangerous animals, hostile tribes, and natural disasters along the way. They eventually come across a massive creature known as the Behemoth, which they must confront and overcome in order to complete their mission. Throughout the book, Verne masterfully weaves together elements of adventure, science, and exploration. He also touches on themes of colonialism, imperialism, and the relationship between humans and nature. Adventures In The Land Of The Behemoth is a thrilling and captivating tale that showcases Verne's exceptional storytelling abilities. It is a must-read for fans of adventure and exploration literature.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120139805
• ISBN13: 9781120139801
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 234 Pages
• Weight: 0.70 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"