The Fur Country facts for kids
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Title page of 1st illustrated French edition
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| Author | Jules Verne |
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| Original title | Le Pays des fourrures |
| Translator | N. d’Anvers |
| Illustrator | Jules Férat and Alfred Quesnay de Beaurépaire |
| Country | France |
| Language | French |
| Series | The Extraordinary Voyages #10 |
| Genre | Adventure novel |
| Publisher | Pierre-Jules Hetzel |
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Publication date
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1873 |
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Published in English
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1873 |
| Media type | Print (Hardback) |
| Preceded by | The Adventures of Three Englishmen and Three Russians in South Africa |
| Followed by | Around the World in Eighty Days |
The Fur Country (also known as Seventy Degrees North Latitude) is an exciting adventure novel by the famous French writer Jules Verne. It was first published in 1873 as part of his popular series, The Extraordinary Voyages. The story was first shared in parts in a magazine before being released as a full book. The first English version also came out in 1873.
Contents
Journey to the Arctic Circle
The story begins in 1859. A group of explorers from the Hudson's Bay Company sets out on a big mission. Their leader is Lieutenant Jasper Hobson. They travel through the Northwest Territories of Canada. Their goal is to reach Cape Bathurst on the Arctic Ocean.
Their mission is to build a new fort. This fort will be located at 70 degrees north, which is above the Arctic Circle. This area is full of amazing wildlife and natural resources.
Building a New Fort
Jasper Hobson and his team successfully reach their destination. They work hard to establish their new fort. The area is wild and beautiful, perfect for their fur-trading operations.
A Strange Discovery
After the fort is built, something very unusual happens. A powerful earthquake shakes the ground. After this, strange things start to occur. For example, a total solar eclipse appears to be only a partial one. Also, the ocean tides seem to disappear.
The team eventually realizes the shocking truth. The land they are on is not connected to the mainland anymore! It has become a giant iceberg that has broken off from the main ice sheet. This huge floating island is now drifting south.
Drifting South
Lieutenant Hobson carefully measures their location every day. He wants to know exactly where their iceberg is going. The iceberg slowly moves through the cold waters. It passes the Bering Strait, a narrow passage between Asia and North America.
As the iceberg travels into warmer waters, it starts to melt. It gets smaller and smaller. Finally, it reaches a small island.
Rescue at Sea
Just when things seem most difficult, a Danish whaling ship spots them. The ship comes to their rescue. Every member of Hobson's party is saved. They all survive the incredible journey on the floating island.
Book History
The Fur Country was first published in 1873. The first English translation came out in the same year. It was translated by N. D'Anvers, whose real name was Nancy Bell.
Other Editions
- In 1874, the first United States edition was published in Boston.
- A new English translation was released in 1987 in Canada. This version was translated by Edward Baxter.
See also
In Spanish: El país de las pieles para niños
