Édouard Riou Book order (chronological)

Set against the backdrop of a round-the-world voyage, the story follows Godfrey Morgan and his instructor, Professor T. Artelett, who find themselves stranded on a deserted Pacific island. Faced with numerous challenges, they must learn to adapt and survive. Their situation takes a turn when they meet Carefinotu, an African slave captured by cannibals. Together, the trio navigates the trials of island life, highlighting themes of resilience, cooperation, and the human spirit in the face of adversity.

Set during a British expedition to the North Pole in 1861, the story follows Captain John Hatteras as he perseveres after a mutiny costs his crew and ship. Undeterred, Hatteras and a small group push forward, discovering the wreckage of a previous American mission on the shores of "New America." The narrative explores themes of determination, survival, and the challenges of exploration in uncharted territories.

Příběh o výpravě k severnímu pólu, kterou vede strohý a rozhodný kapitán, jemuž se pól stal životním cílem.

Describes the discovery and exploration of a secret tunnel which leads through a volcano to the centre of the earth.

До Северного пролива донесла акула кускомую весть о крушении корабля Британия и призыв несчастных моряков о помощи. Три неполные записки, найденные в утробе акулы, приводят яхту Дункан и ее смелую команду, решившую помочь, в блуждающее путешествие вокруг света. На борту яхты находятся и Мэри, и Роберт, дети шотландского капитана Гранта, который со своим кораблем Британия пропал где-то в неизвестных океанских просторах, где искал новую родину для голодающего народа своей страны. Мысли и догадки ведут детей к отцу по трудным путям, полным невзгод, опасностей и даже смерти. Вера обоих детей в конечный успех экспедиции непоколебима и передается их защитникам и друзьям до радостной встречи с капитаном Грантом. Эта книга стала одной из самых читаемых и популярных у Верна, в ней много географических, природоведческих и этнографических знаний о далеких странах, таких как Южная Америка, Австралия и Тихий океан, а также изображены настоящие маленькие герои, которые и сегодня являются образцом мужества и отваги.

[Penguin Readers Level 1]An American frigate, tracking down a ship-sinking monster, faces not a living creature but an incredible invention — a fantastic submarine commanded by the mysterious Captain Nemo. Suddenly a devastating explosion leaves just three survivors, who find themselves prisoners inside Nemo's death ship on an underwater odyssey around the world from the pearl-laden waters of Ceylon to the icy dangers of the South Pole . . .as Captain Nemo, one of the greatest villians ever created, takes his revenge on all society.More than a marvelously thrilling drama, this classic novel, written in 1870, foretells with uncanny accuracy the inventions and advanced technology of the twentieth century and has become a literary stepping-stone for generations of science fiction writers.

There was a large audience assembled on the 14th of January, 1862, at the session of the Royal Geographical Society, No. 3 Waterloo Place, London. The president, Sir Francis M -, made an important communication to his colleagues, in an address that was frequently interrupted by applause. This rare specimen of eloquence terminated with the following sonorous phrases bubbling over with patriotism: "England has always marched at the head of nations" (for, the reader will observe, the nations always march at the head of each other), "by the intrepidity of her explorers in the line of geographical discovery." (General assent). "Dr. Samuel Ferguson, one of her most glorious sons, will not reflect discredit on his origin." ("No, indeed!" from all parts of the hall.)