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A maritime adventure set during the American Civil War, following a high-risk mission through contested waters.

The Blockade Runners presents a tightly constructed narrative centred on a vessel tasked with evading naval blockades in order to deliver... Read Full Overview

The Blockade Runners and Dr. Ox's Experiment In "The Blockade Runners" Verne again adopts a theme which is, at least nominally, American. In it he gives a very fair view of the British attitude toward our country during that tragic period of our suffering and trial. "Dr. Ox's... Read Full Overview

The American Civil War plot centers on the exploits of James Playfair who must break the Union blockade of the harbour of Charleston in South Carolina to trade supplies for cotton and, later in the book, to rescue the father of a young girl held prisoner by the Confederates... Read Full Overview

The Blockade Runners, is many of the old classic books which have been considered important throughout the human history. They are now extremely scarce and very expensive antique. So that this work is never forgotten we republish these books in high quality, using the original... Read Full Overview

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... Read Full Overview

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This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

The Blockade Runners is a novel by the famous French author Jules Verne. The story is set during the American Civil War and revolves around the adventures of James Playfair, a brave and resourceful captain who is hired by the Confederates to help them break the Union blockade... Read Full Overview

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Set sail on a daring mission through the dangers of the American Civil War with Jules Verne's The Blockade Runners. Join Captain James Playfair as he navigates treacherous waters,

evades enemy ships, and battles the forces of nature in a race against time and the blockade... Read Full Overview

Blockade Runners delivers exactly the kind of high-pressure maritime drama that surges into focus when naval conflict puts shipping corridors, blockade tactics, and freedom of movement at sea back in the headlines.

James Playfair must break the Union blockade of Charleston South Carolina to trade supplies for cotton and more importantly to rescue a man being held prisoner by the Confederates. A rousing adventure full of action and daring do.

Experience the thrill of the American Civil War on the high seas in Jules Verne's "The Blockade Runners." This classic work of historical fiction plunges you into the perilous world of blockade runners, daring individuals who risked everything to navigate the treacherous waters... Read Full Overview

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 steam-ers or packet-boats have plied... Read Full Overview

The year is 1862 and the United States is engaged in a deadly civil war. President Lincoln has ordered the navy to blockade all Southern seaports. Neutral nations, like England, were told not to try and break through the blockade. This story by the classic author, Jules Verne... Read Full Overview

The year is 1862 and the United States is engaged in a deadly civil war. President Lincoln has ordered the navy to blockade all Southern seaports. Neutral nations, like England, were told not to try and break through the blockade. This story by the classic author, Jules Verne... Read Full Overview

The year is 1862 and the United States is engaged in a deadly civil war. President Lincoln has ordered the navy to blockade all Southern seaports. Neutral nations, like England, were told not to try and break through the blockade. This story by the classic author, Jules Verne... Read Full Overview