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Off On A Comet A Journey Through Planetary Space
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Author : Jules Verne
language : en
Publisher: Library of Alexandria
Release Date : 2020-09-28
Off On A Comet A Journey Through Planetary Space written by Jules Verne and has been published by Library of Alexandria this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-28 with Fiction categories.
The scene, as here depicted, took place upon the extremity of a little cape on the Algerian coast, between Mostaganem and Tenes, about two miles from the mouth of the Shelif. The headland rose more than sixty feet above the sea-level, and the azure waters of the Mediterranean, as they softly kissed the strand, were tinged with the reddish hue of the ferriferous rocks that formed its base. It was the 31st of December. The noontide sun, which usually illuminated the various projections of the coast with a dazzling brightness, was hidden by a dense mass of cloud, and the fog, which for some unaccountable cause, had hung for the last two months over nearly every region in the world, causing serious interruption to traffic between continent and continent, spread its dreary veil across land and sea. After taking leave of the staff-officer, Count Wassili Timascheff wended his way down to a small creek, and took his seat in the stern of a light four-oar that had been awaiting his return; this was immediately pushed off from shore, and was soon alongside a pleasure-yacht, that was lying to, not many cable lengths away. At a sign from Servadac, an orderly, who had been standing at a respectful distance, led forward a magnificent Arabian horse; the captain vaulted into the saddle, and followed by his attendant, well mounted as himself, started off towards Mostaganem. It was half-past twelve when the two riders crossed the bridge that had been recently erected over the Shelif, and a quarter of an hour later their steeds, flecked with foam, dashed through the Mascara Gate, which was one of five entrances opened in the embattled wall that encircled the town. At that date, Mostaganem contained about fifteen thousand inhabitants, three thousand of whom were French. Besides being one of the principal district towns of the province of Oran, it was also a military station. Mostaganem rejoiced in a well-sheltered harbor, which enabled her to utilize all the rich products of the Mina and the Lower Shelif. It was the existence of so good a harbor amidst the exposed cliffs of this coast that had induced the owner of the Dobryna to winter in these parts, and for two months the Russian standard had been seen floating from her yard, whilst on her mast-head was hoisted the pennant of the French Yacht Club, with the distinctive letters M. C. W. T., the initials of Count Timascheff. Having entered the town, Captain Servadac made his way towards Matmore, the military quarter, and was not long in finding two friends on whom he might rely—a major of the 2nd Fusileers, and a captain of the 8th Artillery. The two officers listened gravely enough to Servadac's request that they would act as his seconds in an affair of honor, but could not resist a smile on hearing that the dispute between him and the count had originated in a musical discussion. Surely, they suggested, the matter might be easily arranged; a few slight concessions on either side, and all might be amicably adjusted. But no representations on their part were of any avail. Hector Servadac was inflexible.
Off On A Comet A Journey Through Planetary Space
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Author : Jules Verne
language : en
Publisher: Otbebookpublishing
Release Date : 2015-12-27
Off On A Comet A Journey Through Planetary Space written by Jules Verne and has been published by Otbebookpublishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-12-27 with Fiction categories.
The story starts with a comet called Gallia, that touches the Earth in its flight and collects a few small chunks of it. The disaster occurred on January 1 of the year 188x in the area around Gibraltar. On the territory that was carried away by the comet there remained a total of thirty-six people of French, eng, Spanish and Russian nationality. These people did not realize at first what had happened, and considered the collision an earthquake. They first noticed weight loss: the adjutant of Captain Servadac Ben Zoof to his amazement jumped twelve meters high. Zoof with Servadac also soon noticed that the alternation of day and night is shortened to six hours, that east and west changed sides, and that water begins to boil at 66 degrees Celsius, from which they rightly deduced that atmosphere became thinner and pressure dropped. At the beginning of their stay in Gallia they noticed the Earth with the Moon, but thought it was an unknown planet. Other important information was obtained through their research expedition with a ship, which the comet also took. During the voyage they discovered a mountain chain blocking the sea, which they initially considered to be the Mediterranean Sea and then they found the island of Formentera (before the catastrophe a part of the Balearic Islands). where they found a French astronomer Palmyrin Rosette, who helped them to solve all the mysterious phenomena. They were all on the comet which was discovered by Rosette a year ago and predicted a collision course with Earth, but no one believed the astronomer, because a layer of thick fog at the time prevented astronomical observations in other places... (Excerpt from Wikipedia)
Off On A Comet A Journey Through Planetary Space
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Author : Jules Verne
language : en
Publisher: Good Press
Release Date : 2019-11-20
Off On A Comet A Journey Through Planetary Space written by Jules Verne and has been published by Good Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-11-20 with Fiction categories.
In "Off on a Comet! a Journey through Planetary Space," Jules Verne crafts a thrilling tale that melds adventure with scientific inquiry. This novel follows a group of characters who, after an uncontrollable comet collides with Earth, find themselves hurtling through space. Verne's characteristic blend of imaginative narrative and detailed scientific speculation illuminates the potential of interplanetary travel, reflecting the era's fascination with astronomy and exploration. The prose is both rich and accessible, showcasing Verne's ability to weave technical detail seamlessly into the fabric of his adventurous plot, thereby placing the reader at the intersection of literature and science. Jules Verne, often heralded as the father of science fiction, drew on his background in literature and experience with the burgeoning scientific advancements of his time. Born in 1828, Verne was profoundly influenced by the industrial revolution and the age of exploration, which ignited his imagination. His works frequently reflect his deep interest in geography, science, and technology, making him a visionary of narrative exploration in uncharted territories'Äîboth terrestrial and cosmic. "Off on a Comet!" is a must-read for anyone intrigued by the intersections of science and adventure literature. Verne'Äôs masterful storytelling not only captivates but also inspires wonder about the universe. It invites readers to reflect on humanity's place in the cosmos and the wonders that await in the uncharted realms of space.
Off On A Comet
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Author : Jules Verne
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-05-03
Off On A Comet written by Jules Verne and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-05-03 with categories.
One of Jules Verne's strangest and most controversial novels, Off on a Comet tells the story of a small band of people on a tiny world torn from earth by a grazing comet and their struggles to survive in the wilderness of interplantary space. A strange mixture of dream-like fantasy and hard science.The story starts with a comet that touches the Earth in its flight and collects a few small chunks of it. Some forty people of various nations and ages are condemned to a two-year-long journey on the comet. They form a mini-society and coping with the hostile environment of the comet (mostly the cold). The size of the 'comet' is about 2300 kilometers in diameter - far larger than any comet or asteroid that actually exists."
Off On A Comet
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Author : Jules Verne
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-02-24
Off On A Comet written by Jules Verne and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-02-24 with categories.
"Nothing, sir, can induce me to surrender my claim.""I am sorry, count, but in such a matter your views cannot modify mine.""But allow me to point out that my seniority unquestionably gives me a prior right.""Mere seniority, I assert, in an affair of this kind, cannot possibly entitle you to any prior claim whatever.""Then, captain, no alternative is left but for me to compel you to yield at the sword's point.""As you please, count; but neither sword nor pistol can force me to forego my pretensions. Here is my card.""And mine."This rapid altercation was thus brought to an end by the formal interchange of the names of the disputants. On one of the cards was inscribed: _Captain Hector Servadac, Staff Officer, Mostaganem._On the other was the title: _Count Wassili Timascheff, On board the Schooner "Dobryna."_It did not take long to arrange that seconds should be appointed, who would meet in Mostaganem at two o'clock that day; and the captain and the count were on the point of parting from each other, with a salute of punctilious courtesy, when Timascheff, as if struck by a sudden thought, said abruptly: "Perhaps it would be better, captain, not to allow the real cause of this to transpir
Off On A Comet
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Author : Jules Verne
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1957
Off On A Comet written by Jules Verne and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1957 with categories.
Off On A Comet
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Author : Jules Verne
language : en
Publisher: Amereon Limited
Release Date : 1976
Off On A Comet written by Jules Verne and has been published by Amereon Limited this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Fiction categories.
"Nothing, sir, can induce me to surrender my claim." "I am sorry, count, but in such a matter your views cannot modify mine." "But allow me to point out that my seniority unquestionably gives me a prior right." "Mere seniority, I assert, in an affair of this kind, cannot possibly entitle you to any prior claim whatever." "Then, captain, no alternative is left but for me to compel you to yield at the sword's point." "As you please, count; but neither sword nor pistol can force me to forego my pretensions. Here is my card." "And mine." This rapid altercation was thus brought to an end by the formal interchange of the names of the disputants. On one of the cards was inscribed:
Off On A Comet A Journey Through Planetary Space
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Author : Jules Verne
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2013-06-26
Off On A Comet A Journey Through Planetary Space written by Jules Verne and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-06-26 with Fiction categories.
"Nothing, sir, can induce me to surrender my claim." "I am sorry, count, but in such a matter your views cannot modify mine." "But allow me to point out that my seniority unquestionably gives me a prior right." "Mere seniority, I assert, in an affair of this kind, cannot possibly entitle you to any prior claim whatever." "Then, captain, no alternative is left but for me to compel you to yield at the sword's point." "As you please, count; but neither sword nor pistol can force me to forego my pretensions. Here is my card." "And mine." This rapid altercation was thus brought to an end by the formal interchange of the names of the disputants. On one of the cards was inscribed: Captain Hector Servadac, Staff Officer, Mostaganem. On the other was the title: Count Wassili Timascheff, On board the Schooner "Dobryna." It did not take long to arrange that seconds should be appointed, who would meet in Mostaganem at two o'clock that day; and the captain and the count were on the point of parting from each other, with a salute of punctilious courtesy, when Timascheff, as if struck by a sudden thought, said abruptly: "Perhaps it would be better, captain, not to allow the real cause of this to transpire?" "Far better," replied Servadac; "it is undesirable in every way for any names to be mentioned." "In that case, however," continued the count, "it will be necessary to assign an ostensible pretext of some kind. Shall we allege a musical dispute? a contention in which I feel bound to defend Wagner, while you are the zealous champion of Rossini?" "I am quite content," answered Servadac, with a smile; and with another low bow they parted. The scene, as here depicted, took place upon the extremity of a little cape on the Algerian coast, between Mostaganem and Tenes, about two miles from the mouth of the Shelif. The headland rose more than sixty feet above the sea-level, and the azure waters of the Mediterranean, as they softly kissed the strand, were tinged with the reddish hue of the ferriferous rocks that formed its base. It was the 31st of December. The noontide sun, which usually illuminated the various projections of the coast with a dazzling brightness, was hidden by a dense mass of cloud, and the fog, which for some unaccountable cause, had hung for the last two months over nearly every region in the world, causing serious interruption to traffic between continent and continent, spread its dreary veil across land and sea. After taking leave of the staff-officer, Count Wassili Timascheff wended his way down to a small creek, and took his seat in the stern of a light four-oar that had been awaiting his return; this was immediately pushed off from shore, and was soon alongside a pleasure-yacht, that was lying to, not many cable lengths away.
Comet Madness
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Author : Richard J. Goodrich
language : en
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Release Date : 2023-02-15
Comet Madness written by Richard J. Goodrich and has been published by Rowman & Littlefield this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-02-15 with History categories.
Halley’s Comet visits the earth every seventy-five years. Since the dawn of civilization, humans had believed comets were evil portents. In 1705, Edmond Halley liberated humanity from these primordial superstitions (or so it was thought), proving that Newtonian mechanics rather than the will of the gods brought comets into our celestial neighborhood. Despite this scientific advance, when Halley’s Comet returned in 1910 and astronomers announced that our planet would pass through its poisonous tail, newspapers gleefully provoked a global hysteria that unfolded with tragic consequences. In Comet Madness, author and historian Richard J. Goodrich examines the 1910 appearance of Halley’s Comet and the ensuing frenzy sparked by media manipulation, bogus science, and outright deception. The result is a fascinating and illuminating narrative history that underscores how we behave in the face of potential calamity – then and now. As the comet neared Earth, scientists and journalists alike scrambled to get the story straight as citizens the world over panicked. Popular astronomer Camille Flammarion attempted to allay fears in a newspaper article, but the media ignored his true position that passage would be harmless; weather prophet Irl Hicks, publisher of an annual, pseudo-scientific almanac, announced that the comet would disrupt the world’s weather; religious leaders thumbed the Bible’s Book of Revelation and wondered if the comet presaged the apocalypse. Newspapers, confident that there was gold in these alternate theories, gave every crackpot a megaphone, increasing circulation and stoking international hysteria. As a result, workmen shelved their tools, farmers refused to plant crops they would never harvest, and formerly reliable people stopped paying their creditors. More opportunistic citizens opened “comet insurance” plans. Others suffered mental breakdowns, and some took their own lives. Comet Madness reveals how humans confront the unknown, how scientists learn about the world we inhabit, and how certain people—from outright hucksters to opportunistic journalists—harness fear to produce a profit.
Off On A Comet
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Author : Jules Verne
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-09-19
Off On A Comet written by Jules Verne and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2020-09-19 with categories.
Off on a Comet (French: Hector Servadac) is an 1877 science fiction novel by Jules Verne.The story starts with a comet that touches the Earth in its flight and collects a few small chunks of it. Some forty people of various nations and ages are condemned to a two-year-long journey on the comet.