The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa

The Adventures of Three Russians and Three Englishmen in South Africa
Author(s)	Jules Verne
Original title	Aventures de trois Russes et de trois Anglais dans l'Afrique australe
Translator	Nancy Bell
Illustrator	Jules Férat
Country	France
Language	French
Series	The Extraordinary Voyages #9
Genre(s)	Adventure novel
Publisher	Pierre-Jules Hetzel
Publication date	1872
Published in English	1872
Media type	Print (Hardback)
ISBN	978-1-41-010028- 3
Preceded by	A Floating City
Followed by	The Fur Country

The Adventures of Three Russians and Three Englishmen in South Africa (French: Aventures de trois Russes et de trois Anglais dans l'Afrique australe) is a novel by Jules Verne published in 1872.

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 enemy countries. This novel can be found under alternate titles such as "Adventures in the Land of the Behemoth," "Measuring a Meridian" and "Meridiana or Adventures in South Africa."

External links

• 52 Illustrations by Jules Férat