Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon

<i>Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon</i> is a unique addition to Jules Verne's beloved adventure series <i>Voyages Extraordinaire</i> as it is among the few Verne novels that does not include elements of science fiction. Instead <i>Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon</i> combines the adventure genre with a murder mystery. After being falsely accused of a crime Joam Garral was forced to flee Brazil. Now many years later he is living on a thriving Peruvian plantation with his family. However when his daughter is set to marry a Brazilian army surgeon named Manuel Valdez the couple decide to have their wedding in Brazil so that Manuel's mother who cannot travel is able to attend the wedding. Nervous about returning to his home country but absolutely dedicated to supporting his daughter Joam decides to make the journey to Brazil and aims to restore his reputation while he is there. With this is mind the Garral family start their journey riding down the Amazon River on a giant raft. This journey alone proves to be difficult as the family must prevail over the dangers of the river. Finally when they arrive in Brazil they meet a shady man named Torres who has an encrypted letter that would clear Joam's name. However as Torres tries to extort them the Garral family must find a way to obtain and decode this letter before Joam is executed. </p><p>Set in the 19th century <i>Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon</i> by Jules Verne contains excellent detail that brings its vibrant setting to life. With this vivid scenery and close attention to detail modern readers are given privileged information on the natural history of the Amazon River along with a perspective on South American culture and customs. With a dramatic narrative suspense and plot twists <i>Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon</i> is a thrilling and mysterious adventure that keeps readers engaged and captivated. </p><p>This edition of <i>Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon</i> by Jules Verne features a new eye-catching cover design and is printed in an easy-to-read font. With these accommodations <i>Eight Hundred Leagues on the Amazon</i> is both accessible and entertaining for a contemporary audience. </p>