Illustrated by Jules Ferat from the book Meridiana: The adventures of three Englishmen and three Russians in South Africa by Jules Verne, 1828-1905 Three Russian and three English scientists depart to South Africa to measure the 24th meridian east. As their mission is proceeding, the Crimean War breaks out, and the members of the expedition find themselves citizens of enemy countries. This novel can be found under alternate titles such as Adventures in the Land of the Behemoth, Measuring a Meridian, and Meridiana or Adventures in South Africa. Publication date 1874 Publisher New York : Scribn

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Illustrated by Jules Ferat from the book Meridiana: The adventures of three Englishmen and three Russians in South Africa by Jules Verne, 1828-1905 Three Russian and three English scientists depart to South Africa to measure the 24th meridian east. As their mission is proceeding, the Crimean War breaks out, and the members of the expedition find themselves citizens of enemy countries. This novel can be found under alternate titles such as Adventures in the Land of the Behemoth, Measuring a Meridian, and Meridiana or Adventures in South Africa. Publication date 1874 Publisher New York : Scribner, Armstrong & Co.

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