Ticket No. "9672" by Jules Verne

Read now or download (free!)

Choose how to read this book Url Size
Read online (web) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13527.html.images 322 kB
EPUB3 (E-readers incl. Send-to-Kindle) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13527.epub3.images 188 kB
EPUB (no images, older E-readers) https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13527.epub.noimages 193 kB
Kindle https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13527.kf8.images 353 kB
older Kindles https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13527.kindle.images 322 kB
Plain Text UTF-8 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/13527.txt.utf-8 296 kB
Download HTML (zip) https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/13527/pg13527-h.zip 177 kB
There may be more files related to this item.

About this eBook

Author Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
Translator Kendall, Laura E.
Uniform Title Un billet de loterie. English
Title Ticket No. "9672"
Credits E-text prepared by Norm Wolcott, Alison Hadwin, and the Project Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
Summary "Ticket No. '9672'" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the mid-19th century. The story unfolds in a quaint Norwegian inn run by Dame Hansen and her daughter Hulda, focusing on their lives and interactions with various travelers. The narrative begins with the anticipation of Hulda receiving a letter from her beloved Ole, who is away on a fishing expedition in Newfoundland, setting the tone for themes of longing, familial bonds, and the simplicity of rural life. The opening of "Ticket No. '9672'" introduces us to the inn's tranquil yet stormy night, showcasing a conversation between mother and daughter about their daily lives and upcoming provisions needed for travelers. Dame Hansen voices her concern for her son Joel, who is out late, and Hulda expresses her eagerness for news from Ole. The calm atmosphere quickly shifts with the dramatic arrival of a traveler bearing a letter for Hulda, which is revealed to be from Ole, stirring emotions of hope and uncertainty. The reader is drawn into the intimate dynamics of this family, hinting at the trials and adventures that lie ahead as they navigate life, love, and potential dangers. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Lotteries -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 13527
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 6, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
Downloads 86 downloads in the last 30 days.
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!