Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon by Jules Verne

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Author Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
Title Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon
Note Reading ease score: 68.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits Norman Wolcott and David Widger
Summary "Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the mid-19th century, renowned for its adventurous spirit and vivid depictions of the Amazon River. The book follows the journey of Torres, a captain who has abandoned the slave trade, as he navigates through the intriguing yet perilous landscapes of the Amazon basin. With a cryptic document promising wealth and danger at stake, Torres is portrayed as an adventurous yet morally ambiguous character, setting the stage for a rich narrative filled with exploration and unexpected twists. The opening of the novel introduces us to Torres as he engrosses himself in a mysterious cipher that holds vital information regarding a wealthy individual. The story begins in the forests of Peru, where Torres reflects on the document's significance and his intention to leverage it for profit. As he attempts to comprehend the document, he is interrupted by various sounds of the jungle and eventually encounters a guariba monkey that steals his important case. This incident ignites a comical and frantic chase, leading to the unexpected intervention of two hunters who mistakenly shoot the monkey, thus returning the case to Torres. As the narrative unfolds, we glimpse the lives of the Garral family, who run a prosperous farm in Iquitos and are preparing for their journey down the Amazon. This blend of adventure, moral complexity, and exploration hints at the broader themes Verne will explore throughout the story. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Adventure and adventurers -- Fiction
Subject Voyages and travels -- Fiction
Subject Brazil -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Peru -- Social life and customs -- Fiction
Subject Rafts -- Fiction
Subject Amazon River -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 3091
Release Date
Most Recently Updated May 26, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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