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Meridiana: The adventures of three Englishmen and three Russians in South Africa

by Jules Verne

In a land of mystery and danger, three Englishmen and three Russians must race against time to find a lost city. Meridiana: The adventures of three Englishmen and three Russians in South Africa is a novel by Jules Verne, first published in 1872. The novel is set in South Africa, and it follows the story of three Englishmen and three Russians who set out on a quest to find a lost city called Meridiana. The three Englishmen are Sir John Murray, Captain John Templemore, and Harry Markham. The three Russians are the Prince of Lichtenstein, Count Wassili Galitzin, and the Baron von Guldenstern. The group sets out from Cape Town and travels into the interior of South Africa. They soon find themselves in a land of mystery and danger, as they are attacked by lions, elephants, and other wild animals. They also encounter hostile tribesmen, who are determined to stop them from finding Meridiana. The group must use all of their courage and ingenuity to survive their journey. They must also overcome their differences and work together if they want to succeed. In the end, they are able to find Meridiana, but they also discover that the city is not what they expected. Meridiana: The adventures of three Englishmen and three Russians in South Africa is a classic adventure novel that is full of excitement, danger, and suspense. It is a story about the power of friendship, the importance of teamwork, and the courage to face your fears.

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Language

English

Original Language

French

Published In

1872

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Verne is considered to be an important author in France and most of Europe, where he has had a wide influence on the literary avant-garde and on surrealism. His reputation was markedly different in an...

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