Adventures of 3 Russians and 3 Englishmen in South Africa
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Adventures of 3 Russians and 3 Englishmen in South Africa (original French Aventures de trois Russes et de trois Anglais dans l'Afrique australe) is a book published by Jules Verne in 1854.
[edit] Plot introduction
Three Russian and three English scientists depart to South Africa to measure the meridian. As their mission is proceeding, the Crimean war breaks out, and the members of the expedition find themselves citizens of ennemy countries.
[edit] External links
- Aventures de trois Russes et de trois Anglais dans l'Afrique australe, original French text
- 52 Illustrations by Jules Férat