Michel strogoff is a novel written by jules verne in 1876. Michael strogoff, a 30yearold native of omsk, is a courier for tsar alexander ii of russia. Pages lightly age toned with name, date and old used price top of fep. Download jules vernes michael strogoff for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. Telegraph hourly to tomsk, general, and keep me informed of all that occurs. The reason why this adventure tale has such long legs is that verne crafts his story around a great narrative devise.
Michael strogoff originally published in french in 1867, michael strogoff, or, the courier of the czar, is regarded as one of jules vernes greatest novels. Listen to michael strogoff audiobook by jules verne. Volume 14 of 54 of jules vernes extraordinary voyages, first printed in 1876. Michael strogoff jules verne 1828 1905 this is the account of the perilous mission of michael strogoff, courier for czar alexander ii, who is sent from moscow to the besieged city of irkutsk, where the governor, brother of the czar, has taken his last stand against a. This book is available for free download in a number of formats including epub, pdf, azw, mobi and more. The book is in good condition with slight wear see photo. Michael strogoff by jules verne, free ebook global grey. Make offer jules verne, n c wyeth, michael strogoff, 1927, 1st thus, hcdj.
Ogareff dismounted, and his escort cleared a large circle round him. Buy michael strogoff by jules verne online at alibris. There is a former owners name inside the front cover of the book. Only a brave and fast courier can take it to the duke in time. This novel is deservedly ranked as one of the most thrilling tales ever written. The general assures the czar that he has the perfect couriermichael strogoff. The interior pages are in very condition clean and crisp and the binding is nice and tight.
Limited edition, number 1 of 600 of the editions damiens, signed by r. First american edition of this historical tale of adventure taking place during a siberian revolt by the tartars and what many consider one of vernes finest novels. Unlike some of vernes other famous novels, it is not science fiction, but a scientific phenomenon is a plot device. Michael strogoff 1889 pollard and moss pub new york.
Originally published in french in 1867, michael strogoff, or, the courier of the czar, is regarded as one of jules vernes greatest novels. The main characters of this novel are alexander ii of russia, michael strogoff, nadia fedor, ivan ogareff, alcide jolivet, harry blount, and marfa strogoff. Make offer jules verne lot of 6 books 1906 scribners nice. Michael strogoff by jules verne good condition ebay. Michael strogoff is an adventure and fiction type novel written by jules verne. Michael strogoff by jules verne first photoplay edition a firm copy with moderate rubbing to extremities.
Jules started along this course and despite graduating with a licence en droit in january 1851 was soon diverted by the lure of literature and by his own ambitious talents in this direction. Verne is the most famous french author to ever live thanks to the mainstream appeal, popularity, and ultimately the legacy and quality of his works. In the russian conspiracy myth, a traitor furious persuaded pfeifer khan to invade siberia and cause a revolt. This intriguing tale set in russia tells the story of one man, michael strogoff, the czars courier, who is set out on an impossible mission to save his country. Librivox recording of michael strogoff by jules verne. I read most jules verne books during my teen years and since i cant get any good modern novels i am going back to him.
Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone. The czar must get a message from moscow to his brother the arch duke who is currently on the other side of russia in the city of irkutsk. During a rebellion led by the tatar khan feofar, strogoff is sent to. Michael strogoff by jules verne free c lassic ebooks. Considered one of vernes best books, michael strogoff is a russian courier to the czar of russia. Unlike the books for which jules verne is famous, michael strogoff, first published in 1876, is not a visionary science fiction novel but a classic romantic adventure. Michael strogoff by jules verne is an early edition. Davidow wrote, jules verne has written no better book than this, in fact it is deservedly ranked as one of the most thrilling. Jules verne free books for your kindle, tablet, ipad, pc or mobile. Michael strogoff by jules verne goodreads share book. Read by david leeson this is the account of the perilous mission of michael strogoff, courier for czar alexander ii, who is sent from moscow to the besieged city of irkutsk, where the governor, brother of the czar, has taken his last stand against a tartar rebellion led by the fearsome feofarkhan.
The courier of the czar is a novel written by jules verne in 1876. Michael strogoff, hidden in a group of prisoners, saw this man pass. Jules verne wrote this book in 1876 and a years later it is still being read and treasured. Michael strogoff by jules verne, first edition abebooks. A literary classic by verne, jules and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. His father wanted his son to take over the family law practice. This is the account of the perilous mission of michael strogoff, courier for czar alexander ii, who is sent from moscow to the besieged city of irkutsk, where the governor, brother of the czar, has taken his last stand against a tartar rebellion led by the fearsome feofarkhan. A sinister plot to assassinate the czars brother, the grand duke, is discovered but all telegraph lines have been cut. Michael strogoff is charged by the czar to a carry a secret dispatch to the capital of siberia. If the grand duke, governing siberia from irkutsk, does not hear of the insurrection in time, the criminals in siberia will take over the city, and eventually, all of russia. The tsar entrusts captain michael strogoff to deliver a vital message to his brother there. Michael strogoff by jules verne its easy to link to paragraphs in the full text archive if this page contains some material that you want to link to but you dont want your visitors to have to scroll down the whole page just hover your mouse over the relevent paragraph. Spine tight with a slight lean and light stress lines noticeable.
Jules verne 18281905 this is the account of the perilous mission of michael strogoff, courier for czar alexander ii, who is sent from moscow to the besieged city of irkutsk, where the governor, brother of the czar, has taken his last stand against a. Michael strogoff, the courier of the czar jules verne. He is best known for his voyages extraordinaires series, which makes up the vast majority of his work. Antique works of jules verne 15 volume set prince edward of wales edition 1911.