Meridiana: The adventures of three Englishmen and three Russians in South Africa
by Jules Verne
'Meridiana: The adventures of three Englishmen and three Russians in South Africa' Summary
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 is a vast and ancient city, built by a lost civilization. The city is filled with strange and wonderful machines, and it is powered by a mysterious force. The group of explorers soon realizes that Meridiana is not a place of peace and tranquility, but rather a place of danger and intrigue. The group is forced to flee Meridiana, and they are pursued by the city's inhabitants. They eventually escape, but they are left with a mystery that they may never solve: what happened to the people of Meridiana, and why did they abandon their city? 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. It is also a story about the mystery of the past, and the possibility that there are still undiscovered wonders waiting to be found.
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Jules Verne
France
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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