Der Courier des Czaar (Michael Strogoff)

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Verne, Jules, 1828-1905

Language:

German

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Der Courier des Czaar (Michael Strogoff)" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around Michael Strogoff, who is appointed by the Czar of Russia to undertake a perilous journey across Siberia to deliver a crucial message amidst a looming Tartarian invasion, with his mother residing in Omsk along the route. The narrative promises themes of bravery, loyalty, and adventure as Michael confronts various challenges throughout his quest. The opening of the novel depicts a grand ball at the New Palace, where the Czar receives alarming news about interruptions in communication from Tomsk, raising concerns about an impending invasion by Tartars. General Kissoff speaks with the Czar about the state of affairs, hinting at a treacherous traitor named Iwan Ogareff, who poses a danger to the Czar's brother, the Grand Duke. As the Czar decides to send a courier, Michael Strogoff is introduced as the chosen messenger, highlighted for his skills, courage, and unwavering determination. This introduction sets the stage for his significant journey through hostile territories to safeguard his homeland and family. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 71.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.

Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Strogoff Wikipedia page about this book: https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Der_Kurier_des_Zaren

Release date is 2010-10-12