Godfrey Morgan: A Californian Mystery by Jules Verne
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About this eBook
| Author | Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 |
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| Title | Godfrey Morgan: A Californian Mystery |
| Note | Reading ease score: 71.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "Godfrey Morgan: A Californian Mystery" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The book tells the story of Godfrey Morgan, who is swept into a whirlwind of adventure after a peculiar auction in San Francisco where an island in the Pacific Ocean is put up for sale. The narrative unfolds with Godfrey's uncle, William W. Kolderup, alongside the amusing characters he encounters as he embarks on a journey that promises to change his life. The opening of the novel introduces the reader to the bustling atmosphere of an auction in San Francisco, where Kolderup makes a daring bid to purchase Spencer Island, amidst a skeptical crowd. The tone is filled with humor as different characters chime in, showcasing their diverse backgrounds and opinions about the ludicrous notion of buying an island. This lighter scene sets the stage for Godfrey’s subsequent adventure, which involves not only an exploration of new places but also reflections on life's greater meanings amid the backdrop of consecutive auctions and competitions. The vibrant prose and lively characters hint at a mix of adventure and social commentary, promising readers an engaging exploration of human ambition, folly, and the thirst for discovery. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese |
| Subject | Detective and mystery stories |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 23489 |
| Release Date | Nov 15, 2007 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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