Project Gutenberg 2009-05-01 Public domain in the USA. 227 Verne, Jules 1828 1905 Verne, Júlio Verne, Jules Gabriël Verne, Jules Gabriel Verne, Gyula 63056363 A Winter Amid the Ice, and Other Thrilling Stories Doctor Ox's experiment -- Master Zacharius -- A drama in the air -- A winter amid the ice -- The fortieth French ascent of Mont Blanc. Alan Winterrowd "A Winter Amid the Ice, and Other Thrilling Stories" by Jules Verne is a collection of adventure stories written in the late 19th century. The opening story, "Doctor Ox's Experiment," introduces the quiet and unremarkable town of Quiquendone, where the townspeople are phlegmatic and content in their monotony, until the arrival of Doctor Ox, a maverick scientist. The primary focus revolves around the bizarre transformations that begin to unfold in this seemingly mundane place, challenging the status quo and igniting unforeseen dynamics among the residents. At the start of the narrative, Verne sets the scene by describing the town of Quiquendone, emphasizing its peaceful yet dull nature and introducing its notable, apathetic characters like the burgomaster Van Tricasse and the counselor Niklausse. The plot kicks into motion as Doctor Ox proposes an experimental lighting project using oxyhydric gas, aimed to transform the town’s illumination. Little do the townsfolk know that this scientific endeavor will unleash an unforeseen epidemic of excitement and alter their temperament from lethargic to passionately volatile, sparking conflicts and stirring unrest in the town that has long been characterized by docility. The opening chapters lay the groundwork for exploring themes of change, societal norms, and the unexpected consequences of introducing innovation into a stable yet stagnant environment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en French fiction -- Translations into English PQ Text Category: Short Stories Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Adventure Category: French Literature 471985 2025-07-12T03:44:43.139592 text/html 480813 2022-02-05T08:22:28 text/html 2202279 2025-07-12T03:44:53.700559 application/epub+zip 2201666 2025-07-12T03:44:46.837581 application/epub+zip 280822 2025-07-12T03:44:45.392596 application/epub+zip 2410809 2025-07-12T03:44:58.528537 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 2370951 2025-07-12T03:44:52.709561 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 447686 2022-09-13T10:28:04.714941 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 426828 2025-07-12T03:44:42.241617 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 426518 2022-02-05T08:31:32 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 20307 2025-07-12T03:44:58.686569 application/rdf+xml 16133 2025-07-12T03:44:45.908571 image/jpeg 3563 2025-07-12T03:44:45.649574 image/jpeg 158266 2022-02-05T08:32:00 application/octet-stream application/zip 2041511 2022-02-05T08:32:22 application/octet-stream application/zip 2143115 2025-07-12T03:44:43.310616 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog fr.wikipedia en.wikipedia pt.wikipedia