Mistress Branican


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A book from the pen of Jules Verne is its own best advertisement. Mistress Branican shows no falling off in the author's imaginative faculties or vivacity. This is the first of bis books in which a woman has been made the central figure. Perhaps the flying trips around the world made by Miss Bisland and " Nelly Bly"gave him the idea. At any rate, it is a good one. Mistress Branican, however, traveled with a caravan, and not with a small hand-bag. The adventures of this lady on her travels are thrilling and humorous at the same time, and the whole is told with that air of sincerity which is peculiar to the romances of Jules Verne.




Mistress Branican


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"Mistress Branican" is a novel written by the French author Jules Verne, first published in 1891. This adventure novel is set in the maritime world and revolves around the character of John Branican, a sailor who embarks on a mission to find his missing wife, Mistress Branican, who disappeared in mysterious circumstances. The story takes place in the South Seas, and it combines elements of exploration, love, and intrigue. As John Branican searches for his wife, he encounters various challenges, including navigating treacherous waters, facing natural disasters, and dealing with hostile natives. The novel also explores the theme of perseverance and the strength of human bonds. While "Mistress Branican" is not as well-known as some of Jules Verne's other works, it still reflects his signature style of combining adventure, travel, and exploration in a captivating narrative.







The Children of the Cold


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Observations of a white man who spent two years with the Eskimos in the nineteenth century.










The English Catalogue of Books


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Volumes for 1898-1968 include a directory of publishers.










Catalogue of English Fiction


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