The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa
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| Author | Jules Verne |
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| Original title | Aventures de trois Russes et de trois Anglais dans l'Afrique australe |
| Translator | Nancy Bell |
| Illustrator | Jules Férat |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Series | The Extraordinary Voyages #9 |
| Genre | Adventure novel |
| Publisher | Pierre-Jules Hetzel |
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Publication date
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1872 |
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Published in English
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1872 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| ISBN | 1-410-10028-6 (2002 edition) |
| Preceded by | A Floating City |
| Followed by | The Fur Country |
The Adventures of Three Russians and Three Englishmen in South Africa (French: Aventures de trois Russes et de trois Anglais dans l'Afrique australe) is a novel by Jules Verne published in 1872.
Plot introduction
Three Russian and three English scientists depart to South Africa to measure the 24th meridian east. As their mission is proceeding, the Crimean war breaks out, and the members of the expedition find themselves citizens of enemy countries. This novel can be found under alternate titles such as "Adventures in the Land of the Behemoth," "Measuring a Meridian" and "Meridiana or Adventures in South Africa."
Map of Southern Africa by Jules Férat.
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