Hector Servadac

Hector Servadac is a science fiction novel written by Jules Verne, first published in 1877. The story follows the adventures of a group of people who are transported to a comet when it passes near Earth. The main character, Hector Servadac, is a French captain who is separated from his wife and must navigate this new world with the other survivors. As they explore the comet, they encounter strange creatures and landscapes, and must find a way to survive in this alien environment. They also discover that time passes differently on the comet, and they must find a way to return to Earth before it's too late. Throughout the novel, Verne explores themes of adventure, survival, and the unknown. He also incorporates scientific theories and concepts, such as the nature of comets and the theory of relativity. Hector Servadac is a classic work of science fiction that has influenced many other writers in the genre. Its themes of exploration and discovery continue to resonate with readers today.1905. Illustrated. French writer and pioneer of science fiction, whose is best known today for his novels Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea and Around the World in Eighty Days. In Hector Servadac a comet takes Hector and his servant on a trip around the Solar System. In a tongue-in-cheek episode they discover a fragment of the Rock of Gibraltar, occupied by two Englishmen playing chess. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.