Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, Jun 15, 2009 - 328 pages FULL and COMPLETE EDITION!!! This exciting Verne novel involves how mysterious Joam Garral, a ranch owner who lives near the Peruvian-Brazilian border on the Amazon River, is forced to travel down-stream when his past catches up with him. This is not merely a description of a journey down the most wonderful river in the world, but the story of a brave man wrongfully accused, and the schemes of a dastardly villain to blackmail him and his family. Verne delivers a novel that is full of intrigue and suspense and builds suspense with each page to finishes in an explosive climax. Verne is in his full glory here as he paints the wildlife, fauna, and landscape of the Amazon region. Ultimately the story is one of family, honor, and loyalty despite the circumstances of life. Verne has always made "honor" a strong theme in his works and "800 Leagues" may be his finest example. This fantastic and exciting story by one of the world's best writers belongs in every Jules Verne library! |
