The Blockade Runners

by Jules Verne

Overview

Jules Verne's "The Blockade Runners" centers on the exploits of James Playfair, who repeatedly breaks the Federalist blockade of the harbour of Charleston in South Carolina to trade supplies for southern cotton.

Product Details

BN ID:	2940011815973
Publisher:	Baxter St.
Publication date:	10/01/2010
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	165 KB

About the Author

Widely regarded as the father of modern science fiction, Jules Verne (1828-1905) wrote more than seventy books and created hundreds of memorable characters. His most popular novel, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, is not only a brilliant piece of scientific prophecy, but also a thrilling story with superb, subtle characterizations.

Date of Birth:

February 8, 1828

Date of Death:

March 24, 1905

Place of Birth:

Nantes, France

Place of Death:

Amiens, France

Education:

Nantes lycée and law studies in Paris