Publisher's Synopsis
Michel Strogoff is a novel written by Jules Verne and published in 1893. The story is set in Russia during the reign of Tsar Alexander II and follows the journey of Michel Strogoff, a courier for the Tsar who is tasked with delivering a secret message to Irkutsk, a city in Siberia that is under attack by Tartar rebels.Strogoff's journey is filled with danger and obstacles, including encounters with hostile Tartars, treacherous rivers, and harsh weather conditions. Along the way, he is joined by a diverse group of companions, including a young woman named Nadia and a journalist named Harry Blount.As Strogoff and his companions make their way towards Irkutsk, they face numerous challenges and setbacks, including the capture and torture of Strogoff by the Tartars. However, they ultimately succeed in delivering the message and helping to save the city from destruction.Michel Strogoff is a thrilling adventure story that showcases Verne's skill at creating vivid and exciting scenes of action and danger. It also explores themes of loyalty, courage, and sacrifice, as Strogoff and his companions risk their lives to fulfill their mission and protect their country.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
