San Carlos

Author: Jules Verne
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Publish Date: 2002-07-01
Features: This book includes six short stories by Jules Verne: "Pierre Joncker," "The Marriage of Monsieur Antillier," "The Siege of Rome," "San Carlos," "Jean de Diesse Yame," and "Exploration Journey." The stories cover a wide range of topics, from major historical events to the daily lives of ordinary people. From the desperate escape of a convict to the farcical wedding farce of a marriage, from the love-hate relationship between adversaries to the intellectual battle between smugglers and customs officials, from the hilarious actions of an heir to the thrilling African exploration...