02336cam a22003253u 4500 39099 UtSlPG 20260610133908.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PQ Verne, Jules, 1828-1905 Talvenpito pohjoisissa jäissä; Mont-Blanc vuorelle nousu: Kaksi kertomusta Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-03-11 Produced by Tapio Riikonen "Talvenpito pohjoisissa jäissä; Mont-Blanc vuorelle nousu: Kaksi kertomusta" by Jules Verne is a literary work written in the late 19th century. The book consists of two stories, with the first tale focusing on Jean Cornbutte, an old sailor, who eagerly awaits the return of his son Louis from a maritime journey, only to confront the tragic news of his disappearance. The narrative weaves together themes of adventure, exploration, and the intricate bonds of family as it ventures into the treacherous waters of the North. The opening of the book introduces us to Dunkerque, where Pastor and Jean Cornbutte prepare for the joyful occasion of Louis's return and his impending marriage to Maria. However, their excitement is shattered when the ship, "La Jeune-Hardie," arrives with a black flag, signaling catastrophe. Jean learns of Louis's heroic but ultimately futile attempt to save another ship caught in a storm, leading to his presumed demise. Grieving yet resilient, Jean decides to search for his son, rallying a crew to embark on a perilous journey through the icy northern seas, displaying a strong resolve towards the adventure that lies ahead. This opening sets the stage for a gripping tale of adventure and human resilience amidst the harsh realities of sea life. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Explorers -- Fiction French fiction -- Translations into Finnish Mountaineering -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/39099 79938 79938