Sans Dessus Dessous
1863
Published in 1863, 'Sans Dessus Dessous' by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel that captures the spirit of scientific exploration during the late 19th century. The story centers on the North Polar Practical Association's proposal to auction off uncharted Arctic territories, igniting competition among nations, particularly the United States and European powers. The narrative begins with a debate on women's roles in science, featuring characters J.-T. Maston and Mrs. Evangélina Scorbitt, who supports the Arctic expedition, setting the stage for a grand adventure filled with ambition and absurdity.
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“THEY'D CHANGE THE AXIS OF THE EARTH!There are fortunes to be made in polar real estate! Just change the climate of both poles, warm them up, give them mild winters and pleasant summers, and watch the boom! At the same time, cool off the tropics, clear out the jungles, and there's billions more in it!That was the scheme of the famous Gun Club, the same space engineers who had fired the shot "From the Earth to the Moon." The story of how they planned to change the face of the Earth itself is a Jules Verne classic long out of print that's a delight to read and a real adventure in logical super-science.””
— Jules Verne
