A strange manuscript found in a copper cylinder
About this book
Four men aboard a boat find the titular strange manuscript in a cylindar floating in the sea. It turns out to be the story of Adam More, a sailor stranded in a savage hidden country in Antarctica. In this "nation" are everything from cannibals to kings and the bizarre citizens love death and poverty as other nations love life and prosperity. Can Adam escape...?
Reader Profile
3.3/5 · 996 readers · 239 pages · ≈ 4 h 26 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read A strange manuscript found in a copper cylinder?
About ≈ 4 h 26 m — 239 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is A strange manuscript found in a copper cylinder?
239 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is A strange manuscript found in a copper cylinder?
It sits on the Sea Stories, Science Fiction, Fantasy shelves.
Is A strange manuscript found in a copper cylinder in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in A strange manuscript found in a copper cylinder?
The main characters include Adam More.
Where does A strange manuscript found in a copper cylinder take place?
It is set in Antarctica during 1843, 19th century.
Who wrote A strange manuscript found in a copper cylinder?
James De Mille (1833–1880).
Where can I read A strange manuscript found in a copper cylinder online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library