The Jules Verne Library

In which the meticulous journey of Ambassador Macartney to the complex and vast realms of China and Tartary is recounted, revealing not only the impressions of a Western envoy to an ancient empire but...

20 Okt 27min

In which the intrepid Mungo Park navigates the treacherous landscapes of West Africa, encountering both the harsh realities of local customs and the complexities of tribal politics as he endeavours to...

19 Okt 20min

In which we accompany intrepid naturalists and explorers across the diverse and vibrant landscapes of South Africa, encountering curious animals such as the honey-guide bird and the quagga, and observ...

19 Okt 20min

In which a resolute Scottish surgeon embarks upon a daring exploration of the African interior, engaging with diverse peoples and navigating treacherous landscapes as he seeks the course of the great ...

18 Okt 21min

In which we witness the diligent labours of intrepid explorers and naturalists traversing the African continent’s varied landscapes—from Thomas Shaw’s scholarly collections in Algeria, through the per...

18 Okt 20min

In which the intrepid French explorers, enduring hardship and illness, navigate the treacherous southern coasts of Van Diemen's Land and New Holland, encountering native peoples and charting previousl...

17 Okt 22min

In which a French naval expedition sets sail from Havre in the early 19th century, well-equipped with scientific men and instruments, to explore the scarcely known coasts of New Holland, encountering ...

17 Okt 24min

In which the intrepid Captain Marchand undertakes a meticulous voyage across the Pacific, charting lesser-known islands, observing the customs of indigenous peoples from the Marquesas to the American ...

16 Okt 22min