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Facing the Flag

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Last updated: 2023/08/14 at 6:52 PM
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Facing the Flag by Jules Verne

Author: Jules Verne | Published: 1896

Facing the Flag Synopsis

Facing the Flag, or For the Flag (French: Face au drapeau) is a novel by Jules Verne, first published in 1896. It tells the story of a French inventor, Thomas Roch, who created a powerful weapon called the "fulgurator." The fulgurator is a ray gun that can destroy anything it hits, and Roch is determined to sell it to the highest bidder.

After being unable to sell his weapon, Roch becomes bitter, hysterical, and paranoid. The US government places him inside a lavish asylum. Suddenly, Roch was kidnapped by pirates and taken to their island stronghold, Back Cup. The pirates plan to use the fulgurator to rob ships and extort money from governments. One of the pirates' right hands is Gaydon, a French engineer and explosives expert in disguise whose real name is Simon Hart. In a metal keg, Hart covertly transmits a message outlining Karraje's exploits and his upcoming acquisition of the Fulgurator. After receiving notice from Bermuda-based officials at their neighboring naval facility, the British Navy dispatches a submarine, HMS Sword, to find Hart.

Excerpt from Facing the Flag Online Book

The carte de visite received that day, June 15, 189—, by the director of the establishment of Healthful House was a very neat one, and simply bore, without escutcheon or coronet, the name:

COUNT D’ARTIGAS.

Below this name, in a corner of the card, the following address was written in lead pencil:

“On board the schooner Ebba, anchored off New-Berne, Pamlico Sound.”

About Jules Verne

Jules Verne (1828-1905) was a French writer widely regarded as one of the pioneers of science fiction literature. Born in Nantes, France, on February 8, 1828, Verne was fascinated with travel and exploration from an early age. However, his father wanted him to pursue a legal career, and Verne reluctantly studied law in Paris.

Despite his legal studies, Verne's passion for writing persisted, and he began to contribute articles and plays to various publications. In the 1850s, he met Pierre-Jules Hetzel, a publisher who recognized Verne's talent and encouraged him to write adventure stories for young readers. This partnership proved instrumental in shaping Verne's literary career. Verne's breakthrough came with the publication of his novel "Five Weeks in a Balloon" in 1863, followed by "Journey to the Center of the Earth" (1864) and "From the Earth to the Moon" (1865). Find out more about Jules Verne at sevenov.com.

Genres: Adventure, Fiction, Science Fiction
Completed: Yes
Word Count: 87851

Table of Contents

  • Inside cover (1672 words)
  • CHAPTER I. (4853 words)
  • CHAPTER II. (4700 words)
  • CHAPTER III. (4854 words)
  • CHAPTER IV. (5293 words)
  • CHAPTER V. (5569 words)
  • CHAPTER VI. (4795 words)
  • CHAPTER VII. (5276 words)
  • CHAPTER VIII. (4853 words)
  • CHAPTER IX. (5045 words)
  • CHAPTER X. (5473 words)
  • CHAPTER XI. (4717 words)
  • CHAPTER XII. (5324 words)
  • CHAPTER XIII. (3738 words)
  • CHAPTER XIV. (5597 words)
  • CHAPTER XV. (5015 words)
  • CHAPTER XVI. (4458 words)
  • CHAPTER XVII. (4138 words)
  • CHAPTER XVIII. (2481 words)

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