The lighthouse at the end of the world
Verne, Jules (1828-1905)
The lighthouse at the end of the world / Jules Verne - Amsterdam : Fredonia Books , 2001 - 248 p. ; 21 cm
At the extreme tip of South America, Staten Island has piercing Antarctic winds, lonely coasts assaulted by breakers, and sailors lost as their vessels smash on the dark rocks. Now that civilization dares to rule here, a lighthouse penetrates the last and wildest place of all. But Vasquez, the guardian of the sacred light, has not reckoned with the vicious, desperate Kongre gang, who murder his two friends and force him out into the wilderness. Alone, without resources, can he foil their cruel plans? A gripping tale of passion and perseverance, Verne's testament novel paints a compelling picture of intrigue and heroism, schemes and calamities.
Translated from the French to English
9781589630949
Lighthouse keepers----Fiction
Murder victims----Fiction
GV482 / .N45 1997
YA FIC VER
The lighthouse at the end of the world / Jules Verne - Amsterdam : Fredonia Books , 2001 - 248 p. ; 21 cm
At the extreme tip of South America, Staten Island has piercing Antarctic winds, lonely coasts assaulted by breakers, and sailors lost as their vessels smash on the dark rocks. Now that civilization dares to rule here, a lighthouse penetrates the last and wildest place of all. But Vasquez, the guardian of the sacred light, has not reckoned with the vicious, desperate Kongre gang, who murder his two friends and force him out into the wilderness. Alone, without resources, can he foil their cruel plans? A gripping tale of passion and perseverance, Verne's testament novel paints a compelling picture of intrigue and heroism, schemes and calamities.
Translated from the French to English
9781589630949
Lighthouse keepers----Fiction
Murder victims----Fiction
GV482 / .N45 1997
YA FIC VER
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