02115cam a22003133u 4500 43698 UtSlPG 20260610134013.0 m cr n 260607r2013||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 PQ Boussenard, Louis, 1847-1910 Les français au pôle Nord Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2013 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2013-09-11 Laurent Vogel, Christian Boissonnas and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "Les Français au Pôle Nord" by Louis Boussenard is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story revolves around an adventure-filled expedition to the North Pole, fueled by a sense of national pride and the desire for exploration. The main character, Captain d'Ambrieux, leads a dedicated crew aboard the ship Gallia, as they embark on this thrilling quest to plant the French flag in previously uncharted territory. The opening of the book sets the stage during an international geographical congress in London, where a debate about polar exploration arises. The narrative quickly introduces a lively dialogue among attendees from various nations, showcasing a mix of camaraderie and competition. As a challenge emerges from this discussion, Captain d'Ambrieux, driven by patriotism and rich with personal backstory, vows to lead an expedition to the North Pole, gathering a skilled crew and outfitting the Gallia for the perilous journey that lies ahead. The tone is infused with humor and adventure as the crew prepares for a grand undertaking, reflecting the era's spirit of exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Arctic regions -- Fiction Clérice, Charles, 1865-1912 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/43698 84537 84537