Les enfants du capitaine Grant

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Les enfants du capitaine Grant

by Jules Verne

FR·~20 hours

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A sleek English yacht named the Duncan glides through the North Channel, its white flag snapping in the wind as Lord Glenarvan, his wife Helena, and the lively Major Mac Nabbs enjoy a leisurely cruise. When a massive “balance‑fish” surfaces nearby, the captain proposes a daring hunt, turning a casual outing into a thrilling spectacle that bonds the crew in a shared rush of excitement.

That impulsive chase quickly gives way to a far more urgent purpose: a mysterious note recovered from the sea points to the disappearance of a famed explorer’s family. Compelled by curiosity and a sense of honor, the eclectic party—filled with a scholarly geographer, a steadfast captain, and a handful of eager volunteers—sets out on an extraordinary expedition. Their journey will carry them across storm‑tossed straits, soaring mountain passes, and uncharted wildernesses, where every new horizon promises fresh challenges and the promise of uncovering a long‑lost secret.

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fr

Duration

~20 hours (1197K characters)

Publisher of text edition

Project Gutenberg

Release date

2004-11-26

Rights

Public domain in the USA.

About the author

Jules Verne

Jules Verne

1828–1905

A master of adventure fiction, he turned bold scientific ideas into stories of submarines, moon voyages, and journeys to the center of the Earth. His novels helped shape modern science fiction while keeping the sense of wonder and danger that still draws readers in.

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