Reprint of the original, first published in 1874. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.

This volume contains Jules Verne's 1864 adventure novel, "The Adventures of Captain Hatteras". The novel is set in 1861, and tells the story of a daring British expedition to the North Pole. Led by captain Jon Hatteras, the team must survive a series of vicissitudes including mutiny, barren landscapes, and some events that men do not walk away from the same. The chapters of this book include: "An Unexpected Letter", "Dr. Clawbonny", "Dog-Captain", "Out at Sea", "The Great Polar Current", "Davis's Straits", "Gossip of the Crew", "News", "Dangerous Navigation", "The Devil's Thumb", etcetera. This exciting novel is highly recommended for fans of Verne's seminal work, and it would make for a great addition to any bookshelf. Many vintage texts such as this are increasingly scarce and expensive, and it is with this in mind that we are republishing this book now, in an affordable, high-quality, modern edition. It comes complete with a specially commissioned biography of the author.

"First Mate Shandon receives a mysterious letter asking him to construct a reinforced steamship in Liverpool. As he heads out for Melville Bay and the Arctic labyrinth, a crewman reveals himself to be John Hatteras, and his lifelong obsession, the Pole. Despite experiencing appalling cold and hunger, the captain treks across the frozen wastes in search of fuel. Abandoned by his crew, Hatteras remains without resources at the coldest spot on earth. How can he find food and explore the Polar Sea? And what will he find at the top of the world?"--Back cover.

Sail alongside fearless explorer Captain Hatteras and his crew as they set forth on a journey to the North Pole. This action-adventure tale from beloved writer Jules Verne is chock-full of the kind of imaginative details and historical verisimilitude that propelled him to literary fame.

This vigorous Arctic tale of the Franklin expedition and of the persistent and heroic search for its relief.