The Survivors of the Chancellor: Diary of J.R. Kazallon, Passenger: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Survivors of the Chancellor: Diary of J.R. Kazallon, Passenger is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Verne, Jules (1828–1905).
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"The Survivors of the Chancellor: Diary of J.R. Kazallon, Passenger" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative unfolds through the diary entries of J.R. Kazallon, a passenger on the ship "Chancellor," which embarks on a perilous voyage from Charleston to Liverpool. The tense atmosphere emerges as Kazallon describes the ship's journey and introduces a cast of diverse characters who navigate challenges on the high seas. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the "Chancellor" as it departs Charleston, and Kazallon's reflections on the vessel and crew set the stage for what is to come. The opening chapters follow the ship's progress as it sails through varying weather conditions and begins to hint at tensions among the crew. Kazallon notes peculiarities in Captain Huntly's behavior, leading to an unsettling realization about the ship's course. As crew and passengers interact, themes of leadership, courage, and impending disaster surface, building suspense as the story hints at a critical turning point in their voyage. The opening effectively creates an atmosphere of anticipation, merging adventure with the perils of sea travel, thus drawing readers into the unfolding narrative.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Survivors of the Chancellor: Diary of J.R. Kazallon, Passenger
- Author credits: Verne, Jules (1828–1905)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Cargo ships -- Fiction
- Sea stories
- Ship captains -- Fiction
- Shipwreck victims -- Fiction
- Shipwrecks -- Fiction
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- Category: Adventure
- Category: Novels
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