Join us on a literary world trip!
Add this book to bookshelf
Grey
Write a new comment Default profile 50px
Grey
Subscribe to read the full book or read the first pages for free!
I want to read the book!
All characters reduced
The Survivors of the Chancellor: Diary of JR Kazallon Passenger - cover

The Survivors of the Chancellor: Diary of JR Kazallon Passenger

Jules Verne

Publisher: DigiCat

  • 0
  • 0
  • 0

Summary

In "The Survivors of the Chancellor: Diary of J.R. Kazallon, Passenger," Jules Verne amalgamates his hallmark adventurous spirit with a profound exploration of human endurance against nature's indifference. The novel unfolds through the diary entries of J.R. Kazallon, a passenger stranded on a ship that succumbs to a catastrophic disaster. Through a blend of meticulous detail and gripping narrative, Verne illuminates the psychological and physical struggles of castaways marooned in the vast, unforgiving ocean, highlighting themes of survival, camaraderie, and the fragility of civilization. The text serves as both a thrilling tale and a poignant examination of human resilience, set against the backdrop of maritime exploration typical of Verne's oeuvre. Jules Verne, one of the pioneering figures in science fiction, was inspired by a fascination with the sea and technology, reflections of his background in law and an uninhibited imagination. His own experiences traveling across various maritime routes and reading accounts of maritime disasters informed his writing, infusing it with authenticity and urgency. Verne's love for adventure and knowledge translates into a narrative that is both informative and deeply engaging, capturing the essence of human struggle. This remarkable work is highly recommended for readers interested in profound explorations of survival and human spirit. Besides its thrilling plot, the text engages with the intricacies of human relationships under stress. It invites readers to ponder the resilience of humanity against overwhelmingly chaotic forces, making it a compelling must-read for admirers of classic literature and adventure tales alike.
Available since: 09/04/2022.
Print length: 131 pages.

Other books that might interest you

  • The Problem of the Superfluous Finger - cover

    The Problem of the Superfluous...

    Jacques Futrelle

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Jacques Futrelle's Inspector Lestrade joins Professor S.F.X. Van Dusen ("The Thinking Machine") in trying to solve a strange case involving self-mutilation. 
Jacques Futrelle (April 9, 1875 - April 15, 1912) was an American journalist and mystery writer. He is best known for writing short detective stories featuring Professor Augustus S.F.X. Van Dusen, also known as "The Thinking Machine" for his application of logic to any and all situations. Futrelle died in the sinking of the RMS Titanic on April 15, 1912.
    Show book
  • Lord Peter Views the Body - The Lord Peter Wimsey Mysteries Vol: 4 - cover

    Lord Peter Views the Body - The...

    Dorothy L. Sayers

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    "Lord Peter Views the Body" by Grapevine Press is a delightful collection of shorter adventures featuring the inimitable Lord Peter Wimsey. In this anthology, readers will accompany Lord Peter on a series of intriguing cases that highlight his brilliant deductive skills and quick wit. With each story, Dorothy L Sayers crafts a mini-mystery that captivates readers and showcases her mastery of the detective genre.From perplexing puzzles to clever solutions, these tales offer a taste of Sayers' storytelling finesse and the enduring charm of Lord Peter Wimsey. Whether you're a seasoned fan of the detective or new to his world of crime-solving, "Lord Peter Views the Body" provides a compelling and entertaining journey through the enigmatic and witty realms of Dorothy L Sayers.
    Show book
  • Inspiration An - From their pens to your ears genius in every story - cover

    Inspiration An - From their pens...

    George Gissing

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    George Robert Gissing was born on November 22nd, 1857 in Wakefield, Yorkshire.  
He was educated at Back Lane School in Wakefield. Gissing loved school. He was enthusiastic with a thirst for learning and always diligent.  By the age of ten he was reading Dickens, a lifelong hero. 
In 1872 Gissing won a scholarship to Owens College. Whilst there Gissing worked hard but remained solitary. Unfortunately, he had run short of funds and stole from his fellow students. He was arrested, prosecuted, found guilty, expelled and sentenced to a month's hard labour in 1876. 
On release he decided to start over.  In September 1876 he travelled to the United States. Here he wrote short stories for the Chicago Tribune and other newspapers. On his return home he was ready for novels. 
Gissing self-published his first novel but it failed to sell.  His second was acquired but never published. His writing career was static.  Something had to change.  And it did. 
By 1884 The Unclassed was published.  Now everything he wrote was published. Both Isabel Claren-don and Demos appeared in 1886. He mined the lives of the working class as diligently as any capitalist. 
In 1889 Gissing used the proceeds from the sale of The Nether World to go to Italy. This trip formed the basis for his 1890 work The Emancipated. 
Gissing's works began to command higher payments. New Grub Street (1891) brought a fee of £250.  
Short stories followed and in 1895, three novellas were published; Eve's Ransom, The Paying Guest and Sleeping Fires. Gissing was careful to keep up with the changing attitudes of his audience.  
Unfortunately, he was also diagnosed as suffering from emphysema. The last years of his life were spent as a semi-invalid in France but he continued to write. 1899; The Crown of Life. Our Friend the Charlatan appeared in 1901, followed two years later by The Private Papers of Henry Ryecroft. 
George Robert Gissing died aged 46 on December 28th, 1903 after catching a chill on a winter walk.
    Show book
  • White Trash & Recycled Nightmares - cover

    White Trash & Recycled Nightmares

    Rebecca Rowland

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    A workaholic splits his time between home and hotel rooms until an anonymous cryptic message arrives, setting off a wrinkle in the time continuum and slowly shredding his sanity. Elsewhere, a woman's jealousy over her spouse's connection with their only child boils over, leading her to see monsters everywhere except the mirror. University fraternity brothers discover that a cruel prank has dire consequences but the full extent of their punishment is yet to come, while an intrepid hiker explores an abandoned Cold War facility hidden within a Massachusetts mountain only to realize that military secrets aren't the only things buried within. From witches, wendigos, and werecats to sirens, sadists, and serial killers, Rebecca Rowland serves readers a twenty-tale meal of cosmic, creature, and quiet horror in platters heaping with unsettling trepidation. In Rowland's long-awaited follow-up to The Horrors Hiding in Plain Sight, a lighted room provides no safe haven, and in the darkest corner of the basement waits a ravenous dread. The most sinister objects of fear are never truly discarded...just repurposed. Includes a foreword by Mary SanGiovanni.
    Show book
  • Robert Louis Stevenson - Chapter & Verse - Poetry and prose together from literary greats - cover

    Robert Louis Stevenson - Chapter...

    Robert Louis Stevenson

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Literature is a world of words and wonder, able to take us on almost unimaginable journeys from the wild and fantastic to the grind and minutiae of life. 
 
An author’s ideas are his building blocks, his architecture of the mind, building a structure on which all else will rest; the narrative, the characters, the words - those few words that begin the adventure. 
 
In this series we look at some of our leading classic authors across two genres: the short story and the poem.  In this modern world there is an insatiable need to categorise and pigeon-hole everyone and everything.  But ideas, these grains and saplings of the brain, need to roam, to explore and find their perfect literary use vehicle.  Our authors are masters of many literary forms, perhaps known for one but themselves favouring another. 
 
Story. Poems. Story.  Within these boundaries come all manner of invention and cast of characters.  And, of course, each author has their own way of revealing their own chapter and verse.    
 
1 - Chapter & Verse - Robert Louis Stevenson 
2 - The Body Snatcher by Robert Louis Stevenson 
3 - Death to the Dead For Evermore by Robert Louis Stevenson 
4 - The Land of Nod by Robert Louis Stevenson 
5 - A Song of the Road by Robert Louis Stevenson 
6 - The Vagabond by Robert Louis Stevenson 
7 - Travel by Robert Louis Stevenson 
8 - The Canoe Speaks by Robert Louis Stevenson 
9 - Men Are Heaven's Piers by Robert Louis Stevenson 
10 - I Do Not Fear to Own Me Kin by Robert Louis Stevenson 
11 - To by Robert Louis Stevenson 
12 - Windy Nights by Robert Louis Stevenson 
13 - I Sit Up Here at Midnight by Robert Louis Stevenson 
14 - Youth and Love by Robert Louis Stevenson 
15 - A Valentines Song by Robert Louis Stevenson 
16 - Markheim by Robert Louis Stevenson
    Show book
  • A New Script - A System Apocalypse short story - cover

    A New Script - A System...

    Tao Wong

    • 0
    • 0
    • 0 
    Every moment, filmed. Every struggle, recorded.  
   
Day to day life is hard for film students. Whether you're an editor, a scriptwriter or a videographer, it's never easy. More so when an apocalypse has arrived, taking with it the industry you've dedicated your life to and leaving you with Skills ill-suited to a post-apocalyptic fantasy hellscape.  
   
But humans are adaptable and Skills, with just a touch of imagination, can be wielded with precision.  
   
And if there's one thing this party has, it's imagination galore.  
   
A New Script is set in the second year of the apocalypse (between books 4 and 5) and features new characters.
    Show book