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The Adventures of Captain Hatteras (Oxford World's Classics) (Paperback)

by Jules Verne (Author), William Butcher (Translator)
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  • Paperback: 448 pages
  • Publisher: OUP Oxford (14 Jul 2005)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0192804650
  • ISBN-13: 978-0192804655
  • Product Dimensions: 19.3 x 12.7 x 2.5 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 450,076 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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'If ever a human foot is to tread the Pole, it must be a British one!' First Mate Shandon receives a mysterious letter asking him to construct a reinforced steamship in Liverpool. As he heads out for Melville Bay and the Arctic labyrinth, a crewman reveals himself to be John Hatteras, and his lifelong obsession, the Pole. Despite experiencing appalling cold and hunger, the captain treks across the frozen wastes in search of fuel. Abandoned by his crew, Hatteras remains without resources at the coldest spot on earth. How can he find food and explore the Polar Sea? And what will he find at the top of the world? This new translation by the father of Verne Studies brilliantly conveys the hypnotic mood and gripping authenticity of Verne's second novel. This edition also includes the original, censored ending, previously unpublished chapters, and evidence of Verne's plagiarism.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A gripping adventure story, 30 Oct 2006
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I had already read and enjoyed Verne's better known works. When I decided it was time to explore some of his less well known output, I began with `The Adventures of Captain Hatteras'. I was not disappointed! This is as gripping story of one man's mission to reach the North Pole. For me the highlight was the harrowing description of hunger and hardship through the polar night.

With my limited French reading skills, I can't comment on the accuracy of William Butcher's translation. However, the English text was direct and enjoyable, and helped add to the mood of the piece.

This novel's obscurity is a mystery to me. I can only hope it becomes better known, and I recommend it to all fans of Jules Verne.
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