The mighty Orinoco / Jules Verne ; translated by Stanford L. Luce ; edited by Arthur B. Evans ; introduction & notes by Walter James Miller.
| Author/creator | Verne, Jules |
| Other author | Luce, Stanford, 1923-2007. |
| Other author | Evans, Arthur B. |
| Other author | Miller, Walter James, 1918-2010. |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | [1st English ed.]. |
| Publication Info | Middletown, Conn. : Wesleyan University Press, [2002] |
| Description | xvii, 424 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm. |
| Uniform title | Superbe Orénoque. English |
| Series | Wesleyan early classics of science fiction series Wesleyan early classics of science fiction series. ^A582384 |
| Contents | pt. 1. M. Miguel and his two colleagues -- Sergeant martial and and his nephew -- On board the Simón Bolívar -- First encounter -- The Maripare and the Gallinetta -- Island after island -- Buena vista to la urbana -- A cloud of dust on the horizon -- Three boats navigating together -- At the mouth of the Meta -- A halt in the village of Atures -- A few observations by Germain Paterne -- Respect for the Tapir -- The Chubasco -- San Fernando -- pt. 2. A few words about the past -- The first leg of the journey -- Two days in Danaco -- Final advice from Manuel Assomption -- Beef cows and electric eels -- Terrible fears -- The campsite near Maunoir Peak -- The young Indian -- Across the Sierra -- The Ford of Frascaès -- The mission of Santa Juana -- En route -- Two months at the mission -- Au revoir! |
| General note | Ed. statement from jacket. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (p. 395-416). |
| LCCN | 2002033180 |
| ISBN | 0819565113 (acid-free paper) |
| ISBN | 0819565814 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 0819565822 (pbk. : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | PQ2469.S87 E5 2002 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |