02246cam a22003253u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003704000110007804100170008905000070010610000290011324000250014224500530016726400510022030000470027133600260031833700260034433800360037050000310040650801040043752012060054153400450174765300330179265300350182585600430186099900170190327397UtSlPG20260610133627.0mcr n260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  aUtSlPG 7anl2iso639-1 4aPQ1 aVerne, Jules,d1828-190513aLe rayon vert. Dutch13aDe wonderstraal; gevolgd door Tien uren op jacht 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2008  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2008-12-03  aProduced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net/  a"De Wonderstraal; gevolgd door Tien uren op jacht" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story revolves around the lives of two devoted uncles, Sam and Sib Melvill, who are deeply committed to their niece, Miss Campbell, as they ponder her future and potential marriage. The narrative blends themes of romance, adventure, and the quest for happiness, with a notable focus on the significance of the titular 'Green Ray'—a phenomenon said to provide clarity in matters of the heart.  At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the Melvill brothers, who are characterized by their quaint and charmingly archaic personalities. They live together with their niece, Miss Campbell, in a picturesque Scottish setting, spending their lives in devoted service to her. The plot thickens when Miss Campbell expresses her wish to witness the mysterious Green Ray at sunset, which is believed to grant insight into love and truth. As preparations for a journey to the west coast of Scotland are made, the brothers plot to introduce her to a suitor, adding layers of tension as they navigate their niece's wishes and romantic prospects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aArranged marriage -- Fiction  aHebrides (Scotland) -- Fiction40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/27397  c68306d68306