Jules Verne. Hertzel Editions. Jaganda. 800 Places On The Amazon

The Jaganda, or 800 Leagues on the Amazon, is a work published by Hertzel in 1881. Jules Verne (1828-1905) needs no introduction; he has inspired generations of teenagers and sparked careers in engineering and travel. The publisher has included at the end another, shorter story, from Rotterdam to Copenhagen, by Paul Verne. Less famous than Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea or The Mysterious Island, it remains a captivating work, brilliantly blending, as always, adventure, a near-detective story, science, and geography, all set against the magnificent backdrop of the world's most mysterious and dangerous river. Reading in a period book is even more enjoyable, as it stimulates the imagination. Bound with a green leather spine and percaline covers, it abounds with magnificent engravings (illustrations by Bennett). It's gilded on all edges and in excellent condition. So, ready to embark on the Amazon?