
audiobook
by Georges Le Faure, H. de (Henry) Graffigny
Georges Le Faure et Henry de Graffigny - Aventures Extraordinaires
SAVANT RUSSE
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
CHAPITRE PREMIER
CHAPITRE II
CHAPITRE III
CHAPITRE IV
CHAPITRE V
CHAPITRE VI
CHAPITRE VII
A daring Russian scientist leads a motley crew of engineers, explorers and a reluctant romantic through a series of spectacular escapades that stretch from the depths of volcanic craters to the edge of the solar system. In the opening chapter, the team grapples with a sudden crisis after their experimental vehicle vanishes in a blinding solar flare, leaving their leader Gontran oblivious to the danger while his companions scramble to rescue a fainting colleague and regroup amid a chaotic exodus of lunar‑like beings.
The narrative blends humor with high‑stakes adventure, as the protagonists must decide whether to flee the hostile, rapidly cooling landscape or press onward toward an uncertain destination. Along the way they encounter enigmatic characters such as the mysterious Sélénite Telingâ, whose cryptic warnings hint at deeper perils beyond the horizon. Listeners will be drawn into a vivid world of daring inventions, daring rescues, and the ever‑present tension between curiosity and survival.
Language
fr
Duration
~12 hours (713K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Chuck Greif and www.ebooksgratuits.com
Release date
2008-03-30
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1856–1953
A prolific French storyteller, he moved easily from adventure and crime to early science fiction, helping shape the popular fiction of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. His books often mix fast-paced plotting with a lively curiosity about science, travel, and modern inventions.
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A restless French popularizer of science, he turned new inventions and big ideas into lively fiction and nonfiction for a broad audience. His books range from adventure tales to practical works on engines, aviation, and technology.
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