The Jules Verne Library

In which the inhabitants of Gallia grapple with the consequences of their comet’s altered rotation and impending collision course with Earth, stirring both scientific debate and personal resolve among them. Preparations for their daring escape by balloon unfold amid a mixture of excitement, anxiety, and musing over the uncertain path that lies ahead.

In which the explorers ascend in a delicate montgolfier balloon, witnessing from great heights the shimmering comet beneath them and the majestic terrestrial disc approaching with relentless speed, all while the familiar outlines of Europe evoking vivid impressions unfold beneath their watchful eyes. As the tension mounts with the imminent convergence of celestial bodies, they prepare a record of...

In which our intrepid band, confronted with the impending collision of their comet with Earth, deliberate with keen forethought on the dire possibilities and resolutions to evade such calamity. Amidst a thaw that heralds both natural renewal and tragic loss, the advent of a new celestial fragment—borne from their very comet—adds a startling twist to their celestial predicament.

In which the indefatigable Captain Servadac, moved by a spirit of generosity and adventure, undertakes a daring journey across the frozen straits to establish a connection with the English at Gibraltar, only to confront unforeseen obstacles and diplomatic rebuffs upon reaching the island of Ceuta. Meanwhile, the learned Palmyrin Rosette labours painstakingly on his celestial calculations, only to...

In which the survivors take refuge in the depths of a volcanic crater to escape the harsh cold of their cometary environment, enduring a long, dreary winter marked by physical fatigue and mental torpor. During this period, the community strives to maintain their spirits through education and social interaction, while hopeful glimmers of returning warmth and light from the distant sun begin to lift...

In which the party, confined by biting cold beneath the surface, witness the professor Rosette’s growing frustration as celestial calculations confound him and suspicions arise over a certain merchant’s deceptive measures, drawing the company into a lively dispute. The mood shifts between scientific perplexity and human pettiness, illustrating how even in cosmic isolation, earthly quarrels creep i...

In which the community aboard Gallia endures a harsh and unrelenting cold that threatens their ships, prompting urgent measures to safeguard their supplies and observe familiar customs amid unfamiliar circumstances. The New Year’s Day celebration, though bright with skates and festivity, closes with a sombre turn as the volcanic heat that has sustained them ceases, casting a shadow of peril upon t...

In which the intrepid inhabitants, confronted by the piercing cold that threatens their survival, embark upon a daring descent into the fiery bowels of their new mountainous abode to seek the warmth necessary for their continued existence. Their courageous efforts yield a cavernous refuge where, despite its starkness, hope is kindled anew against the uncertain perils that lie ahead amid this stran...

In which the inhabitants of Gallia settle into a contemplative routine amid their cosmic voyage, pondering the challenges of survival and the mysteries of the heavens that surround them. They take solace in the grand astronomical phenomena unveiled before their eyes, yet remain acutely aware of their comet’s constrained path within the familiar bounds of the solar system.

In which the inhabitants of Gallia navigate the peculiar economy of their displaced world, negotiating the practicalities of commerce amidst scarce resources and constrained opportunity. Captain Servadac, with a keen eye for fairness and a hint of humour, confronts the monopolistic merchant Hakkabut over the weights and measures of trade, ensuring honesty prevails despite the latter’s protests.

In which the learned professor ingeniously employs the precise measurements of earthly coins to establish a terrestrial meter and kilogramme, thereby enabling the exact determination of the mysterious comet Gallia’s gravity, density, and mass. Through patient calculation and keen observation, the company discerns the comet’s extraordinary composition and peculiar properties, revealing a most curio...

In which the travellers on the comet Gallia observe with awe—and some apprehension—the giant planet Jupiter drawing near, its vast dimensions and powerful gravitational influence inspiring both scientific discourse and unease. As the comet skirts the planet at a considerable distance, they weigh the uncertainties of celestial mechanics with measured hope that the professor’s calculations will see...

In which the inhabitants of Gallia, their lives unfolding amid the curious conditions of an interplanetary voyage, attend to the professor’s plans to measure their comet’s physical properties using a steelyard, though they find themselves lacking some necessary instruments. Amidst the biting cold and the peculiar shifting of their vessels encased in ice, a small party sets out through the frost-bo...

In which the travellers find themselves negotiating with the shrewd Isaac Hakkabut for the use of a delicate steelyard and exact coinage, needed for precise measurements upon their extraordinary voyage. Despite the miserly merchant’s reluctance and cunning haggling, a deal is struck amid humorous and tense exchanges, revealing the peculiar economics aboard their drifting world.

In which the learned Professor Palmyrin Rosette recounts his solitary observations of a mysterious celestial body—a comet he dubs Gallia—that culminated in its fateful collision with the Earth, separating a fragment of the Balearic Archipelago and altering their cosmic destinies. Amidst scientific exposition and gentle banter, the company learns of the comet’s revised orbit and the uncertain futur...

In which the colonists on the comet Gallia adjust to their extraordinary new circumstances amidst bitter cold and an unchanging sky, while the professor devotes himself to rigorous astronomical studies and the creation of a novel calendar to measure their strange journey. Meanwhile, the small community navigates the challenges of survival and governance, their curiosity and anxieties entwined in t...

In which a small company of unfortunates, stranded upon a mysterious fragment, strive to revive the eccentric astronomer Professor Palmyrin Rosette, whose cryptic utterance “My comet!” spurs them to question the true nature of their celestial predicament. As they ponder his tarnished genius and examine his intricate cometary calculations, these survivors begin to suspect that a collision with a co...

In which a mysterious stranger’s arrival stirs little interest among the indifferent colonists, yet kindles curiosity and hope in the keen eyes of an eager local merchant, while the ailing professor gradually awakens to recount his profound observations and explanations. It is revealed with scholarly fervour and measured excitement that the fragments of earth they inhabit have been carried away up...

In which the settlers on the strange Gallian sea find amusement and solace in the manufacture of skates and the exercise of gliding over the newly frozen expanse, while enduring the harsh and unyielding cold of their alien winter. In their midst, a wounded carrier-pigeon bearing a cryptic, partial message arrives, kindling hopes of contact with a distant and possibly imperilled compatriot.

In which Captain Servadac and Lieutenant Procope, inspired by a plea for aid from a remote fragment of the Balearic Islands, ingeniously convert a yawl into a swift sail-sledge to brave the frozen expanse in a daring rescue attempt. Amidst the silent and severe landscape, their voyage culminates in the discovery of a nearly lost figure whose identity stirs familiar recognition, marking the close o...

In which our travellers, upon awakening to a new luminary distinct from their familiar moon, harmoniously set about regulating life on their frozen and barren orb, while exploring the limits of their icy domain and marveling at the gentle calm of an extraordinary volcanic eruption. They also witness the curious transformation of the sea from a liquid stillness into a solid expanse by the lightest...

In which the resilient colony discovers a marvelously warm volcanic cavern, aptly named Nina’s Hive, that promises refuge and sustenance through a harsh and lengthy winter on their new celestial home. Meanwhile, preparation continues with spirited camaraderie and a hint of discord as one reluctant individual clings stubbornly to the vestiges of a vanishing world.

In which the intrepid explorers, confronted by an unyielding and inhospitable soil, grapple with the dreadful prospect of surviving the relentless cold that creeps upon their alien island abode. Their fortunes turn with the discovery of a volcanic cavern, whose fiery breath promises a provident refuge and warmth amidst the encroaching frost.

In which Captain Servadac is acknowledged as governor general by the assembled survivors on the fragment of the Old World, as they survey their precarious situation amid the mysterious new geographical features of their strange new realm. The captain candidly explains their extraordinary predicament to the wary Spaniards, while dealings concerning the valuable cargo of the tartan and the questions...

In which Captain Servadac returns to Gourbi Island to find it besieged by a vast and unruly flock of birds threatening the crops, and soon discovers an unexpected human population comprised of a diverse, motley group including Andalusian Spaniards and a shrewd German merchant. Amidst concerns for their survival against nature’s depredations and the coming cold, the captain endeavours to understand...