num_pages: 404
description: Hector Servadac is a science fiction novel written by Jules Verne. The story revolves around the adventures of the eponymous character, Hector Servadac, a French captain who finds himself transported to a comet along with a group of people. The comet, which was previously unknown to astronomers, is named Gallia by the group. The story follows the group's struggle to survive on the comet, as they encounter various obstacles and challenges.Throughout the book, Verne showcases his scientific knowledge and imagination, as he describes the physical properties of the comet and the challenges that the group faces in adapting to its environment. The novel also includes elements of romance and adventure, as Hector Servadac falls in love with a Russian noblewoman named Countess Irina, and the group encounters various dangers and obstacles on their journey.Overall, Hector Servadac is a classic science fiction novel that showcases Jules Verne's talent for storytelling and his ability to weave together scientific concepts with adventure and romance. It is a must-read for fans of science fiction and Verne's other works.1905. Illustrated. French writer and pioneer of science fiction, whose is best known today for his novels Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in Eighty Days. In Hector Servadac a comet takes Hector and his servant on a trip around the Solar System. In a tongue-in-cheek episode they discover a fragment of the Rock of Gibraltar, occupied by two Englishmen playing chess. 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.
language: English
title: Hector Servadac
titlecomplete: Hector Servadac
characters: Wassili Timaschef, Hector Servadac, Negrete, Laurent, Heneage Finch Murphy, Palmyrin Rosette, Isaac Hakkabut, Pablo, Nina, John Temple Oliphant, Procope
genres: Classics, Adventure, France, Fantasy, Speculative Fiction, Novels, Classic Literature, French Literature, Fiction, Science Fiction
ratings_count: 1143
places: Gourbi Island, Gibraltar, Nina's Hive, Formentera, Mostaganem, Ceuta
publisher: Kessinger Publishing