La très catastrophique visite du zoo

Joël Dicker

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The Captain of the Kansas is a novel written by Louis Tracy. The story is set in the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young Englishman named Captain Richard Dale. Richard is a brave and adventurous man who decides to leave his comfortable life in England and travel to America to join the Union Army during the Civil War. Richard quickly rises through the ranks and becomes the captain of a ship called the Kansas. The ship is tasked with patrolling the waters around the southern coast of the United States and intercepting Confederate vessels. Along the way, Richard and his crew face a number of challenges, including dangerous storms, treacherous Confederate spies, and even a mutiny.Throughout the book, Richard is portrayed as a heroic and honorable character who is willing to risk his own life to protect his crew and complete his mission. The story is full of action and adventure, with plenty of suspenseful moments to keep readers on the edge of their seats.Overall, The Captain of the Kansas is a thrilling historical novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of naval warfare during the Civil War. Tracy's vivid descriptions and engaging characters make this book a must-read for anyone interested in American history or military fiction.1907. Tracy was a prolific novelist and mystery writer who also wrote under the pseudonym Gordon Holmes. The book begins: I think I shall enjoy this trip, purred Isobel Baring, nestling comfortably among the cushions of her deck chair. A steward was arranging tea for two at a small table. The Kansas, with placid hum of engines, was speeding evenly through an azure sea. I agree with that opinion most heartily, though, to be sure, so much depends on the weather, replied her friend, Elsie Maxwell, rising to pour out the tea. Already the brisk sea-breeze had kissed the Chilean pallor from Elsie's face, which had regained its English peach-bloom. Isobel Baring's complexion was tinged with the warmth of a pomegranate. At sea, even in the blue Pacific, she carried with her the suggestion of a tropical garden. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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