Aventures Du Capitaine Hatteras
1866
Aventures Du Capitaine Hatteras, published in 1866 by Jules Verne, follows First Mate Richard Shandon as he embarks on a perilous Arctic expedition aboard the steamship Forward. Tasked with a mysterious mission, Shandon encounters Captain John Hatteras, whose obsession with reaching the North Pole drives the crew into treacherous conditions. This novel, part of Verne's Extraordinary Journeys series, is notable for its vivid portrayal of polar exploration and includes the original censored ending, along with insights into the real-life inspirations behind the narrative.
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“There are no impossible obstacles; there are just stronger and weaker wills, that’s all!””
— Jules Verne
“With time and thought, one can do a good job.””
— Jules Verne
“A scholar has to know a little of everything.””
— Jules Verne
“What you do for money you do badly.””
— Jules Verne
“A wicked man is distrustful, and fear is commonly found in those who are able to inspire it.””
— Jules Verne
“Why lower oneself to taking pride from being American or British, when you can boast of being man!””
— Jules Verne
“Whereas, once under way, you can get so far that going forwards is the only choice.””
— Jules Verne
“We now know most things that can be measured in this world, except the bounds of human ambition!””
— Jules Verne
“One friend is always sacrificed to the other in friendship.””
— Jules Verne
