Meridiana, The Adventures of three Englishmen and three Russians in South Africa

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.

By : Jules Verne (1828 - 1905),Translated by Ellen E Frewer (1848 - )

01 - Chapter 1 - On the Banks of the Orange River 02 - Chapter 2 - Official Presentations 03 - Chapter 3 - The Land Journey 04 - Chapter 4 - A Few Words About the "Metre" 05 - Chapter 5 - A Hottentot Village 06 - Chapter 6 - Better Acquaintances 07 - Chapter 7 - The Base of the Triangle 08 - Chapter 8 - The Twenty-fourth Meridian 09 - Chapter 9 - The Kraal 10 - Chapter 10 - The Rapid 11 - Chapter 11 - A Missing Companion 12 - Chapter 12- A Station to Sir John's Liking 13 - Chapter 13 - Pacification by Fire 14 - Chapter 14 - A Declaration of War 15 - Chapter 15 - A Geometric Progression 16 - Chapter 16 - Danger in Disguise 17 - Chapter 17 - An Unexpected Blight 18 - Chapter 18 - The Desert 19 - Chapter 19 - Science Undaunted 20 - Chapter 20 - Standing a Seige 21 - Chapter 21 - Suspense 22 - Chapter 22 - Hide and Seek 23 - Chapter 23 - Homeward Bound