![]() The book has been adapted several times for films, television and cartoon series. Incidental music to the play was written by Alexandre Artus in 1880. The book was later adapted to a play, by Verne himself and Adolphe d'Ennery. Only one of the Czars couriers is capable of handling this mission-Michael Strogoff. Someone must warn the Governor-General of Siberia that the fierce Feofar-Khan is pouring his men into Siberia and fomenting rebellion. Davidow wrote, "Jules Verne has written no better book than this, in fact it is deservedly ranked as one of the most thrilling tales ever written." Unlike some of Verne's other novels, it is not science fiction, but a scientific phenomenon (Leidenfrost effect) is a plot device. Or, The Courier of the Czar (1880) A classic tale of adventure and intrigue in the Russian Empire. Davidow, consider it one of Verne's best books. A nice example.Ĭritics, including Leonard S. Octavo, original cloth, with Ninety Full-Page Illustrations. Michael Strogoff: The Courier of the Czar (French: Michel Strogoff) is a novel written by Jules Verne in 1876. ![]() ![]() New York: Scribner, Armstrong & Company, 1877.įirst American edition of this historical tale of adventure taking place during a Siberian revolt by the Tartars and what many consider one of Verne’s finest novels. Michael Strogoff, the Courier of the Czar. ![]()
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