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Title: Het Stoomhuis: De Waanzinnige der Nerbudda (2/2)

Note: Translation of La maison à vapeur (v. 2).

Note: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project
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Summary: "Het Stoomhuis: De Waanzinnige der Nerbudda" by Jules Verne is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. This work is part of Verne's broader explorations of adventure narratives that often feature exotic locales and thrilling escapades. The story introduces characters such as the adventurous captain Hod, who is on the hunt for wild animals in the Indian wilderness, hinting at themes of wildlife, survival, and the dichotomy between man and nature. The opening of the narrative sets a dramatic tone by recounting the tragic death caused by a venomous snake in India, which captivates the attention of the main characters. They are invited to visit the kraal—a makeshift camp prepared for the capture of wild animals—established by Matthias van Guitt, a seasoned animal supplier. In this setting, readers encounter a range of exotic animals and the various challenges faced by both the humans and the wildlife. The dialogue among characters reveals their motivations for hunting and capturing these animals, providing insights into the ethical considerations surrounding their adventures. Overall, the beginning evokes a rich tapestry of adventure, highlighting the characters' encounters with nature and each other in the captivating environment of the Indian jungle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905

EBook No.: 38449

Published: Dec 31, 2011

Downloads: 63

Language: Dutch

Subject: India -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858 -- Fiction

Subject: Adventure stories

Subject: British -- India -- Fiction

Subject: Mutiny -- India -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:38449:2 2011-12-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Verne, Jules nl 1
2024-11-13T01:29:08Z Het Stoomhuis: De Waanzinnige der Nerbudda (2/2)

This edition has images.

Title: Het Stoomhuis: De Waanzinnige der Nerbudda (2/2)

Note: Translation of La maison à vapeur (v. 2).

Note: Reading ease score: 70.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http: //www.pgdp.net/ for Project
Gutenberg.

Summary: "Het Stoomhuis: De Waanzinnige der Nerbudda" by Jules Verne is a fictional novel written in the late 19th century. This work is part of Verne's broader explorations of adventure narratives that often feature exotic locales and thrilling escapades. The story introduces characters such as the adventurous captain Hod, who is on the hunt for wild animals in the Indian wilderness, hinting at themes of wildlife, survival, and the dichotomy between man and nature. The opening of the narrative sets a dramatic tone by recounting the tragic death caused by a venomous snake in India, which captivates the attention of the main characters. They are invited to visit the kraal—a makeshift camp prepared for the capture of wild animals—established by Matthias van Guitt, a seasoned animal supplier. In this setting, readers encounter a range of exotic animals and the various challenges faced by both the humans and the wildlife. The dialogue among characters reveals their motivations for hunting and capturing these animals, providing insights into the ethical considerations surrounding their adventures. Overall, the beginning evokes a rich tapestry of adventure, highlighting the characters' encounters with nature and each other in the captivating environment of the Indian jungle. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905

EBook No.: 38449

Published: Dec 31, 2011

Downloads: 63

Language: Dutch

Subject: India -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858 -- Fiction

Subject: Adventure stories

Subject: British -- India -- Fiction

Subject: Mutiny -- India -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:38449:3 2011-12-31T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Verne, Jules nl 1