Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon
Exploring the Heart of the Amazon: A Riveting Adventure with Danger, Romance, and MysteryBy Jules Verne
Length10h 33m
About this audiobook
In "Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon," Jules Verne crafts an adventurous narrative set against the lush backdrop of the Amazon rainforest. The novel follows the thrilling escapades of the intrepid protagonist, Manoel Gomes, as he navigates the complexities and dangers of the Amazonian wilderness, encountering exotic wildlife, indigenous cultures, and treacherous foes. Verne's literary style, characterized by meticulous detail and imaginative storytelling, not only entertains but also serves to inform the reader about the region's geography and ecology, reflecting the 19th-century fascination with exploration and the unknown. Jules Verne, often heralded as the father of science fiction, was inspired by his own experiences and the burgeoning scientific discoveries of his time. Having traveled extensively and consumed a wealth of literature on geography and natural history, Verne's passion for adventure and innovation permeates his writing. His ability to blend factual elements with fanciful narratives in works such as this showcases both his curiosity and intent to pique the imagination of his readers, while also sparking interest in distant realms. "Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon" is a captivating expedition into a world that is both perilous and wondrous. Recommended for readers who revel in adventure and the call of the wild, this novel transports you to the heart of one of the planet's most enigmatic environments, making it an essential read for enthusiasts of classic literature and explorers of the extraordinary.
Audiobook details
GenreAction and Adventure, Historical Fiction
Length10 hrs 33 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 21, 2019
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1PART I. THE GIANT RAFT
2CHAPTER I. A CAPTAIN OF THE WOODS
3CHAPTER II. ROBBER AND ROBBED
4CHAPTER III. THE GARRAL FAMILY
5CHAPTER IV. HESITATION
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6CHAPTER V. THE AMAZON
7CHAPTER VI. A FOREST ON THE GROUND
8CHAPTER VII. FOLLOWING A LIANA
9CHAPTER VIII. THE JANGADA
10CHAPTER IX. THE EVENING OF THE FIFTH OF JUNE
11CHAPTER X. FROM IQUITOS TO PEVAS
12CHAPTER XI. FROM PEVAS TO THE FRONTIER
13CHAPTER XII. FRAGOSO AT WORK
14CHAPTER XIII. TORRES
15CHAPTER XIV. STILL DESCENDING
16CHAPTER XV. THE CONTINUED DESCENT
17CHAPTER XVI. EGA
18CHAPTER XVII. AN ATTACK
19CHAPTER XVIII. THE ARRIVAL DINNER
20CHAPTER XIX. ANCIENT HISTORY: BUT THE CONVERSATION was continued by Fragoso, who immediately rejoined:
21CHAPTER XX. BETWEEN THE TWO MEN
22PART II. THE CRYPTOGRAM
23CHAPTER I. MANAOS
24CHAPTER II. THE FIRST MOMENTS
25CHAPTER III. RETROSPECTIVE
26CHAPTER IV. MORAL PROOFS
27CHAPTER V. MATERIAL PROOFS
28CHAPTER VI. THE LAST BLOW
29CHAPTER VII. RESOLUTIONS
30CHAPTER VIII. THE FIRST SEARCH: THE SEARCH had to commence at once, and that for two weighty reasons.
31CHAPTER IX. THE SECOND ATTEMPT
32CHAPTER X. A CANNON SHOT
33CHAPTER XI. THE CONTENTS OF THE CASE
34CHAPTER XII. THE DOCUMENT
35CHAPTER XIII. IS IT A MATTER OF FIGURES?
36CHAPTER XIV. CHANCE!
37CHAPTER XV. THE LAST EFFORTS
38CHAPTER XVI. PREPARATIONS
39CHAPTER XVII. THE LAST NIGHT
40CHAPTER XVIII. FRAGOSO
41CHAPTER XIX. THE CRIME OF TIJUCO
42CHAPTER XX. THE LOWER AMAZON
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Die Konquistadoren: Meilensteine der historischen ForschungJules Verne, Francisco de Xerez, Stefan Zweig, Jakob Wassermann, Wilhelm Cremer, Arthur Schurig, Johannes Scherr47h 57m$2 · $0.00
THE GREAT TRAVELS & TRAVELLERS - The Incredible True Tales of Celebrated Navigators and Their Journeys (Illustrated) (Annotated)Jules Verne55h 22m$2 · $0.00
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Die großen Seefahrer der Geschichte (Kommentiert)Jules Verne63h 27m$1 · $0.00
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