02183cam a22003133u 4500 17295 UtSlPG 20260610133414.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PQ Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 Kauppahuone Playfair ja Kumpp : eli Pumpulilasti ja Sydän Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Translation of Les Forceurs de blocus Release date is 2005-12-12 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Kauppahuone Playfair ja Kumpp." by Jules Verne is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around the character James Playfair, a young captain, who is tasked with a daring mission involving a steamship named Delphin, aimed at navigating the tumultuous waters of the American Civil War to deliver much-needed supplies. The story explores themes of commerce, bravery, and the moral dilemmas faced during wartime. The opening of the novel establishes the setting in 1862, highlighting the bustling atmosphere of Glasgow as the ship Delphin prepares for its maiden voyage. A crowd gathers to witness the launch, interspersed with speculation about the ship's purpose, particularly in relation to the ongoing American Civil War. We are introduced to the Playfair family, including James Playfair, who has a bold idea to not just transport supplies but potentially profit amidst the chaos of war. Early interactions hint at the challenges that lie ahead, as James faces not only the natural perils of the sea but also moral questions about his involvement in the war's conflicts involving the South and North. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified United States -- History -- Civil War, 1861-1865 -- Blockades -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17295 58683 58683