Adventures of Captain Hatteras, Part 1: The English at the North Pole
Jules Verne
Play
Length 7 h 58 min
Chapters 32
First published 1905
The novel, set in 1861, describes adventures of British expedition led by Captain John Hatteras to the North Pole. Hatteras is convinced that the sea around the pole is not frozen and his obsession is to reach the place no matter what. Mutiny by the crew results in destruction of their ship but Hatteras, with a few men, continues on the expedition. ( Wikipedia)
Chapters
1
The 'Forward' Read by Kristine Bekere 16:04
2
An Unexpected Letter Read by Kristine Bekere 3:51
3
Dr. Clawbonny Read by Kristine Bekere 18:25
4
Dog-captain Read by Kristine Bekere 15:01
5
Out at Sea Read by Kristine Bekere 16:00
6
The Great Polar Current Read by Kristine Bekere 15:25
7
Davis's Strait Read by Kristine Bekere 16:59
8
Gossip of the Crew Read by Kristine Bekere 16:35
9
News Read by Kristine Bekere 14:07
10
Dangerous Navigation Read by Kristine Bekere 18:35
11
The Devil's Thumb Read by Kristine Bekere 18:46
12
Captain Hatteras Read by Kristine Bekere 21:20
13
The Projects of Hatteras Read by Kristine Bekere 16:22
14
Expedition in Search of Franklin Read by Kristine Bekere 17:43
15
The "Forward" driven back South Read by Kristine Bekere 16:08
16
The Magnetic Pole Read by Kristine Bekere 19:03
17
The Fate of Sir John Franklin Read by Kristine Bekere 11:53
18
The Northern Route Read by Kristine Bekere 9:58
19
A Whale in Sight Read by Kristine Bekere 12:45
20
Beechey Island Read by TriciaG 14:48
21
The Death of Bellot Read by TriciaG 14:31
22
Beginning of Revolt Read by Malone (1945 - 2023) 12:26
23
Attacked by Icebergs Read by Malone (1945 - 2023) 18:51
24
Preparations for Wintering Read by Steve C 14:52
25
An Old Fox Read by Malone (1945 - 2023) 18:34
26
The Last Lump of Coal Read by Steve C 15:04
27
Christmas Read by Malone (1945 - 2023) 13:20
28
Preparations for Departure Read by Steve C 11:44
29
Across the Ice Read by Pam Castille 16:16
30
The Cairn Read by Pam Castille 11:43
31
The Death of Simpson Read by Pam Castille 9:42
32
The Return Read by Pam Castille 10:40
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