Bibliograph

The mighty Orinoco, Jules Verne ; translated by Stanford L. Luce ; edited by Arthur B. Evans ; introduction & notes by Walter James Miller

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The mighty Orinoco, Jules Verne ; translated by Stanford L. Luce ; edited by Arthur B. Evans ; introduction & notes by Walter James Miller

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 395-416)

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Index

no index present

Literary Form

fiction

Main title

The mighty Orinoco

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

50643786

Responsibility statement

Jules Verne ; translated by Stanford L. Luce ; edited by Arthur B. Evans ; introduction & notes by Walter James Miller

Table Of 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!

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