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 InfoMiddletown, Conn. : Wesleyan University Press, [2002]
Descriptionxvii, 424 pages : illustrations, map ; 23 cm.

Uniform titleSuperbe Orénoque. English
SeriesWesleyan 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 noteEd. statement from jacket.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 395-416).
LCCN 2002033180
ISBN0819565113 (acid-free paper)
ISBN0819565814 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN0819565822 (pbk. : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks PQ2469.S87 E5 2002 ✔ Available Place Hold