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Title: La maison à vapeur: Voyage à travers l'Inde septentrionale
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Steam_House Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Maison_%C3%A0_vapeur
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Summary: "La maison à vapeur: Voyage à travers l'Inde septentrionale" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of colonial India, it intertwines adventure and the significant historical events occurring at the time, including the backdrop of the Sepoy Rebellion. The narrative appears to focus on complex characters, including the elusive Dandou-Pant, better known as Nana Sahib, a significant figure in the revolt against British rule. At the start of the story, we encounter a tense atmosphere in Aurungabad, where news of a bounty on the head of Dandou-Pant circulates in the streets. A faquir, an intriguing character who seems to blend into the local community, unexpectedly tears down a poster announcing the bounty, hinting at his connection to Dandou-Pant. The narrative shifts from the bustling town to discussions of the consequences of the rebellion, building a sense of urgency and danger as characters speculate about the nabab's fate. The opening scene sets a vivid stage for the intertwining tales of revenge, power struggles, and the quest for justice, foreshadowing the adventure that awaits the characters in the northern territories of India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
EBook No.: 14810
Published: Jan 26, 2005
Downloads: 135
Language: French
Subject: India -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858 -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: British -- India -- Fiction
Subject: Mutiny -- India -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: La maison à vapeur: Voyage à travers l'Inde septentrionale
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Steam_House Wikipedia page about this book: https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/La_Maison_%C3%A0_vapeur
Credits: This Etext was prepared by Ebooks libres et gratuits
Summary: "La maison à vapeur: Voyage à travers l'Inde septentrionale" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the late 19th century. Set against the backdrop of colonial India, it intertwines adventure and the significant historical events occurring at the time, including the backdrop of the Sepoy Rebellion. The narrative appears to focus on complex characters, including the elusive Dandou-Pant, better known as Nana Sahib, a significant figure in the revolt against British rule. At the start of the story, we encounter a tense atmosphere in Aurungabad, where news of a bounty on the head of Dandou-Pant circulates in the streets. A faquir, an intriguing character who seems to blend into the local community, unexpectedly tears down a poster announcing the bounty, hinting at his connection to Dandou-Pant. The narrative shifts from the bustling town to discussions of the consequences of the rebellion, building a sense of urgency and danger as characters speculate about the nabab's fate. The opening scene sets a vivid stage for the intertwining tales of revenge, power struggles, and the quest for justice, foreshadowing the adventure that awaits the characters in the northern territories of India. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
EBook No.: 14810
Published: Jan 26, 2005
Downloads: 135
Language: French
Subject: India -- History -- Sepoy Rebellion, 1857-1858 -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: British -- India -- Fiction
Subject: Mutiny -- India -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.