| Author |
Le Faure, Georges, 1856-1953 |
| Author |
Graffigny, H. de (Henry), 1863-1934 |
| Illustrator |
Cayron, J. |
| Illustrator |
Henriot, 1857-1933 |
| Illustrator |
Vallet, L. (Louis), 1856-1940 |
| Title |
Aventures extraordinaires d'un savant russe; II. Le Soleil et les petites planètes
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 69.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by Chuck Greif and www.ebooksgratuits.com
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| Summary |
"Aventures extraordinaires d'un savant russe; II. Le Soleil et les petites planètes" by Georges Le Faure and Henry de Graffigny is a fictional adventure novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Alcide Fricoulet and his companions, including the young count Gontran de Flammermont, as they navigate extraordinary challenges in their quest involving celestial exploration and the search for the count's fiancée, Séléna, who has been abducted. The novel combines elements of science fiction with humorous undertones, offering readers a blend of adventure and scientific endeavor. The opening of the book introduces the dire situation faced by the protagonists, who are grappling with the emotional fallout of Séléna's disappearance. Fricoulet remains calm while Gontran is engulfed in despair, reflecting the strain of their predicament. The narrative takes place in a lunar setting, showcasing their struggle against the harsh environment and the chilling cold. As they wrestle with their grim circumstances, Fricoulet proposes the need to adapt and find their abducted companion, highlighting their determination to overcome seemingly insurmountable odds. The subsequent banter among the characters underscores their camaraderie and resilience, setting the stage for an intriguing tale of adventure and exploration on a cosmic scale. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
French |
| LoC Class |
PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
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| Subject |
Science fiction
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| Subject |
Moon -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Interplanetary voyages -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Solar system -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
24962 |
| Release Date |
Mar 30, 2008 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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