Cesar Cascabel, Deel 2 : Over het IJs en door de Steppe

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Verne, Jules, 1828-1905

Language:

Dutch

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Cesar Cascabel, Deel 2" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the late 19th century. This work follows the adventures of the Cascabel family as they traverse the challenging terrains of the Behring Sea and Siberia, facing natural obstacles and navigating their escape from the clutches of political turmoil. The central character, Cesar Cascabel, leads the expedition with his family, showcasing their resilience and ingenuity in the face of adversity. The opening of the book sets the stage for an epic journey as the Cascabels begin their treacherous trek across the frozen waters of the Behring Strait. The family travels in a wagon called the "Schoone Zwerfster" while dealing with harsh weather conditions and hazardous ice. As they navigate the unpredictable terrain, concerns about safety arise, particularly when cracks start forming in the ice beneath them. Their journey is marked by a blend of anxiety and determination, as they prepare for an uncertain future while relying on one another to overcome the challenges ahead. The intricacies of their relationships and the sense of adventure weave together to create a compelling narrative promising further trials and triumphs in the chapters to come. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/

Notes:

Reading ease score: 69.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C%C3%A9sar_Cascabel

Release date is 2008-08-23