The Survivors of the Chancellor: Diary of J.R. Kazallon, Passenger by Jules Verne

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Author Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
Title The Survivors of the Chancellor: Diary of J.R. Kazallon, Passenger
Note Translation of Le Chancellor
See also our other version, Etext #1698, and the computer-read audio version, #8989
Note Reading ease score: 73.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by An Anonymous Volunteer, and David Widger
Summary "The Survivors of the Chancellor: Diary of J.R. Kazallon, Passenger" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds through the diary entries of J.R. Kazallon, a passenger on the ship "Chancellor," which embarks on a perilous voyage from Charleston to Liverpool. The tense atmosphere emerges as Kazallon describes the ship's journey and introduces a cast of diverse characters who navigate challenges on the high seas. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the "Chancellor" as it departs Charleston, and Kazallon's reflections on the vessel and crew set the stage for what is to come. The opening chapters follow the ship's progress as it sails through varying weather conditions and begins to hint at tensions among the crew. Kazallon notes peculiarities in Captain Huntly's behavior, leading to an unsettling realization about the ship's course. As crew and passengers interact, themes of leadership, courage, and impending disaster surface, building suspense as the story hints at a critical turning point in their voyage. The opening effectively creates an atmosphere of anticipation, merging adventure with the perils of sea travel, thus drawing readers into the unfolding narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Sea stories
Subject Ship captains -- Fiction
Subject Shipwrecks -- Fiction
Subject Shipwreck victims -- Fiction
Subject Cargo ships -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 1652
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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