1888 Jules Verne Captain at Fifteen Dick Sand SLAVERY Africa Voyages Hetzel

1888 Jules Verne Captain at Fifteen Dick Sand SLAVERY Africa Voyages Hetzel

“If the name Dick had been given to the little orphan, it was because it was the name of the charitable passer-by who had picked him up two or three hours after his birth. As to the name Sand, it was attributed to him in remembrance of the lace where he had been found.”

– Jules Verne, Dick Sand

Jules Verne’s adventure novels are some of the most popular and famous works of literature of all time. Known mostly for his works of science fiction, this Verne novel contains no inventions or marvels, but is simply a story of moving scenes of travel and African exploration and zoology. However, the lessons of the work come in the form of the brutal and horrible stories of slavery. Dick Sand, a teenager, must take control of a ship after the captain dies; he encounters shipwrecks, slaves, and experiences revenge all in this popular Verne novel.

Note on dating: like many other Verne first editions, the title page included was issued in each edition, including later printings. This particular 1888 edition includes ads that advertise for the releases in the 1889 print year.

Item number: #23713

Price: $599

VERNE, Jules

Un capitaine de quinze ans

Paris : Bibliotheque d’education et de recreation, Hetzel, [1888].

Details:

• Collation: Complete with all pages
  • [4], 376, 8
  • Heavily illustrated throughout
• Note on dating:
  • Dating comes from ads at the back of the book
• Language: French
• Binding: Hardcover; secure
  • Decorative red cloth with two elephants
• Size: ~11in X 7.75in (28cm x 19.5cm)

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