Publisher's Synopsis
The Blockade Runners is a thrilling adventure novel written by the renowned French author Jules Verne. The story is set during the American Civil War and follows the exploits of Captain James Playfair, a brave and resourceful British naval officer who is tasked with running the Union blockade of Confederate ports in order to deliver much-needed supplies to the South.As Playfair and his crew navigate the treacherous waters of the Atlantic, they encounter a series of challenges and obstacles, including hostile Union warships, dangerous storms, and cunning Confederate spies. Along the way, they also form alliances with unlikely allies, including a group of escaped slaves who join them on their journey.As the stakes get higher and the danger intensifies, Playfair must use all of his skills and ingenuity to outmaneuver his enemies and complete his mission. But with time running out and the Union blockade tightening, the odds are stacked against him.Filled with action, suspense, and historical detail, The Blockade Runners is a thrilling and engaging read that will appeal to fans of adventure and historical fiction alike. Verne's vivid descriptions of life at sea and his mastery of plot and character make this novel a true classic of the genre.However, the best informed, at least those who pretended to be so, agreed in saying that the steamer was going to take part in the terrible war which was then ravaging the United States of America, but more than this they did not know, and whether the Dolphin was a privateer, a transport ship, or an addition to the Federal marine was what no one could tell.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.
