Uranie (1889)

Uranie (1889)

Camille Flammarion

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2009
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Ficción moderna y contemporánea
ISBN:
9781104519391
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Uranie is a science fiction novel written by the French astronomer and author, Camille Flammarion, and originally published in 1889. The book is set in the late 19th century and follows the journey of a group of scientists who travel to the planet Uranus in a spacecraft called Albatross. The main character, a French astronomer named Michel Ardan, leads the expedition and is accompanied by his colleagues, including a German botanist and an American engineer.As the group travels through space, they encounter various obstacles and challenges, including a meteor shower and a near-collision with a comet. When they finally reach Uranus, they discover a strange and mysterious world populated by bizarre creatures and landscapes. The planet is home to giant trees, vast oceans, and creatures that can change shape and size at will.Despite the dangers and difficulties they face, the scientists continue to explore Uranus and make groundbreaking discoveries about the planet and its inhabitants. Along the way, they also encounter a group of extraterrestrial beings who are far more advanced than humans and possess incredible technology and knowledge.Uranie is a fascinating and imaginative work of science fiction that explores themes of exploration, discovery, and the limits of human knowledge. Flammarion’s vivid descriptions of the alien world of Uranus and the strange creatures that inhabit it make for a captivating and unforgettable reading experience.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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