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Verne, Jules
1828
1905
Verne, Júlio
Verne, Jules Gabriël
Verne, Jules Gabriel
Verne, Gyula
The Survivors of the Chancellor: Diary of J.R. Kazallon, Passenger
Translation of Le Chancellor
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"The Survivors of the Chancellor: Diary of J.R. Kazallon, Passenger" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds through the diary entries of J.R. Kazallon, a passenger on the ship "Chancellor," which embarks on a perilous voyage from Charleston to Liverpool. The tense atmosphere emerges as Kazallon describes the ship's journey and introduces a cast of diverse characters who navigate challenges on the high seas. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the "Chancellor" as it departs Charleston, and Kazallon's reflections on the vessel and crew set the stage for what is to come. The opening chapters follow the ship's progress as it sails through varying weather conditions and begins to hint at tensions among the crew. Kazallon notes peculiarities in Captain Huntly's behavior, leading to an unsettling realization about the ship's course. As crew and passengers interact, themes of leadership, courage, and impending disaster surface, building suspense as the story hints at a critical turning point in their voyage. The opening effectively creates an atmosphere of anticipation, merging adventure with the perils of sea travel, thus drawing readers into the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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Sea stories
Ship captains -- Fiction
Shipwrecks -- Fiction
Shipwreck victims -- Fiction
Cargo ships -- Fiction
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