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Godfrey Morgan: a Californian Mystery

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Godfrey Morgan: a Californian Mystery is a thrilling adventure story written by Jules Verne. The novel follows the young and wealthy Godfrey Morgan, who embarks on a sailing trip with his tutor and two sailors. However, their journey takes a drastic turn when they are shipwrecked on a mysterious island in the Pacific Ocean.

Verne's vivid descriptions of the island and its inhabitants create a sense of wonder and suspense throughout the novel. The characters are well-developed and engaging, each bringing their own unique personalities and skills to the story. The dynamic between the group as they navigate their new surroundings and face various challenges is both entertaining and thought-provoking.

The plot is filled with unexpected twists and turns, keeping readers on the edge of their seats from beginning to end. Verne's writing is engaging and descriptive, painting a vivid picture of the island and its dangers. The novel also touches on themes of survival, friendship, and redemption, adding depth to the thrilling adventure.

Overall, Godfrey Morgan: a Californian Mystery is a captivating and engaging read that will appeal to fans of adventure and mystery novels. Verne's storytelling prowess and imaginative world-building make this novel a must-read for anyone looking for an exhilarating escape into the unknown.

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This Verne adventure is indeed a mystery and also a satire on the Crusoe genre. Our characters are larger than life, as well they should be - Verne expects Americans to perform epics. Young Godfrey goes to sea for adventure before settling down with his bride to be. His incredibly wealthy uncle sets him aboard one of his steamers which founders some days out, leaving Godfrey and his companion, a dance and comportment instructor, near the shore of a uninhabited island. They set up residence, benefiting from livestock, some supplies and tools which apparently also wash ashore. Later, a canoe full of savages land in order to cook up a prisoner. Godfrey helps the latter escape, and the grateful native becomes a "Friday". While the island initially seems free from any predators, it is not long before Friday saves Godfrey from a bear, a tiger and a poisonous snake. But when swarms of lions, tigers, hyenas and crocodiles attack it is more than they can handle. Where do all the beasts come from? What is the cause of the occasional plume of smoke Godfrey notes on the island? Those are some of the mysteries about which the reader will be enlightened.


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