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The Mighty Orinoco
by Jules Verne
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- 2006
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- 424 PAGES
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Appearing for the first time in English, this 1898 novel from science fiction pioneer Jules Verne features a harrowing trip up the uncharted Orinoco, full of encounters with dangerous creatures, fearsome Indians, and infectious diseases. Nicely translated with a good introduction, scholarly notes, and drawings from the original French edition. The intricate plot, various characters and adventures are a lot of fun.
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