This intense cold lasted till the 15th of August, without, however, passing the degree of Fahrenheit already mentioned. When the atmosphere was calm, ...
From this time Pencroft did not let a single day pass without going to visit what he gravely called his corn-field. And woe to the insects which dared...
The winter season set in with the month of June, which corresponds with the month of December in the Northern Hemisphere. It began with showers and sq...
The next day, the 22nd of May, the arrangement of their new dwelling was commenced. In fact, the settlers longed to exchange the insufficient shelter ...
Cyrus Harding's project had succeeded, but, according to his usual habit he showed no satisfaction; with closed lips and a fixed look, he remained mot...
The next day, the 7th of May, Harding and Gideon Spilett, leaving Neb to prepare breakfast, climbed Prospect Heights, while Herbert and Pencroft ascen...
It was the 6th of May, a day which corresponds to the 6th of November in the countries of the Northern Hemisphere. The sky had been obscured for some ...
The next day, the 17th of April, the sailor's first words were addressed to Gideon Spilett. Well, sir, he asked, what shall we do to-day? What the cap...
The next day, the 16th of April, and Easter Sunday, the settlers issued from the Chimneys at daybreak, and proceeded to wash their linen. The engineer...
Well, captain, where are we going to begin? asked Pencroft next morning of the engineer. At the beginning, replied Cyrus Harding. And in fact, the set...
