Measure the meridian

Author: Jules Verne (France)
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Publish Date: 2002-08-01
Features: Each English novel in this series contains approximately 12,000 words, covering almost all common English vocabulary. To maintain reading interest and continuity, it is recommended that readers try to grasp the main idea of the sentences. Additionally, readers should make full use of the Chinese translation. The translation is provided side by side with the original text on the same page, helping readers read conveniently and flexibly. When encountering unfamiliar words or difficult sentences, readers can refer to the translation. For particularly confusing passages, there is no need to strain to understand them—readers can directly refer to the translation. With the comparative translation available, readers are spared the trouble of constantly consulting dictionaries and can also get a glimpse into the art of English translation. This is precisely the purpose we carefully designed. Of course, readers will gain more than just English from this novel; the story itself has also inspired us greatly. We believe that by following the suggestions above, readers will benefit greatly from this book.
This book tells the story of a team of British and Russian scientists who, in Africa, overcome countless hardships to accurately measure the length of a meridian. This group of scientists has diverse personalities, and the two leaders of the expedition even hold different views on scientific matters. Sending such a team to the mysterious continent of Africa to measure a meridian means they must not only contend with harsh natural environments but also guard against interference from some indigenous tribes, and even some animals on the continent will cause trouble. How will they navigate these challenges?
To make matters worse, war breaks out between Britain and Russia. What will happen to them? The plot of the entire novel is tightly woven, fascinating, and full of excitement, making it truly a masterpiece. Beyond the engaging storyline, Verne’s descriptions of the customs, culture, and natural beauty of the African continent are equally captivating. Verne was a versatile writer, not only skilled in prose but also well-versed in geography, history, astronomy, physics, and other fields. Therefore, reading his works not only offers literary and artistic enjoyment but also imparts a wealth of scientific knowledge.