Le Phare du bout du monde - 1906 - Michel Verne
The Lighthouse at the End of the World - 1923 - Michel Verne
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Re Bibilo:
[PW] = Le Phare du bout du monde - Original as written by Jules Verne
[PM] = Le Phare du bout du monde - As modified by Michel Verne (1908)
This book is now attributed to Michel Verne, JulesVerne' son. But see below, there is now an English translation of Jules Vernes Original manuscript.
Alternate English Titles:
The Lighthouse at the End of the World
Kongre the Wrecker: Lighthouse at the End of the World
Plot Synopsis:
(courtesy of D. Kytasaari - http://epguides.com/djk/JulesVerne/works.shtml)
Three keepers (Vasquez, Felipe, and Moriz) are left to tend the new lighthouse on Staten Island, an island located 200 km NE of Cape Horn in the Atlantic Ocean. Unfortunately Staten has other residents, a group of pirates (led by Kongre) who've been waiting for the opportunity to seize a vessel with which to leave the island. They murder Felipe and Moriz and take possession of the lighthouse; it's up to the lone survivor Vasquez to remain alive until the relief boat comes in 3 months.
Book Collecting Information:
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This listing contains ALL Jules Verne Encyclopedia bibliographic entries for this book.
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First Serial Edition:
Michel Verne altered |
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Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
"This work first appeared in English in The Boy's Own Paper as Kongre the Wrecker in individual monthly issues from October 1914 through September 1915, and annual volume 36."
Michel Verne altered
Kongre the Wrecker (serial)
1914-1915
The Boys' Own Paper
London
serially in twelve issues
This translation is based on the book now attributed to Michel Verne.
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First UK Editon:
Michel Verne altered |
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Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
"In 1923, almost a decade had passed since Sampson Low had offered a new work by Jules Verne. Low's initial edition was bound in plain plum color cloth, and contains eight full-page illustrations from the French. The title of this volume is The Lighthouse at the End of the World, translated by Cranstoun Metcalf."
Michel Verne altered
The Lighthouse at the End of the World
1923
Sampson Low, Marston and Company Limited
London
shown in collectors mylar protective cover
This translation is based on the book now attributed to Michel Verne.
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First US Edition:
Michel Verne altered |
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Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
"In 1924, G. Howard Watt of New York published their edition of the Metcalf translation. This edition has several full-page color illustrations. The front cover has a paste-down which is the same as the frontispiece, showing the schooner heading for the reefs with the "Lighthouse" beacon shining int he distance."
"On January 4, 1925, the New York Times carried a lengthy glowing review of this book, in which it stated that "one sees Verne's artistry in its simplest form."
Michel Verne altered
The Lighthouse at the End of the World
1924
G Howard Watt
New York
Dustjacket shown and
cover with pastedown image underneath
Frontispiece by H. C. Murphy
This translation is based on the book now attributed to Michel Verne.
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Other Editions
1924
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Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
"Grosset & Dunlap reprinted the Watt edition with color illustrations in an identical binding with the front cover paste-down, as well as without the paste-down."
Michel Verne altered
The Lighthouse at the End of the World
1924
Grosset and Dunlap
New York
with Dustjacket (not shown)
Note: bottom of spine is Grosset&Dunlap,
but the title page lists only
G. Howard Watt
1819 Broadway
1924
and reverse of title page lists:
Copyright, 1924, BY
G. Howard Watt
a copy is known with a 1927 inscription
This translation is based on the book now attributed to Michel Verne.
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Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
"Sampson Low continued to publishe this work in successively new and cheaper editions."
Michel Verne altered
The Lighthouse at the End of the World
nd (1929)
Sampson Low
London
Rare Dustjacket shown
and cover
original cost 2/6 net (on inside of dustjacket)
a copy is known with an inscription dated May 1929
This translation is based on the book now attributed to Michel Verne.
Some images courtesy of Andrew Cox Rare Books
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Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
"In 1934, Grosset published this title in the Famous Tales of Adventure edition, with black-and-white illustrations, 253 pages, priced at 50 cents"
Michel Verne altered
The Lighthouse at the End of the World
{1934}
Grosset and Dunlap
New York
with Dustjacket
Beige cloth with red lettering and pastedown on front cover
Frontispiece in black and white
Series: Famous Tales of Adventure
Translator: Cranstoun Metcalfe.
This translation is based on the book now attributed to Michel Verne.
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{1934}
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Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
"In 1934, Grosset published this title in the Famous Tales of Adventure edition, with black-and-white illustrations, 253 pages, priced at 50 cents"
(same entry as above)
Michel Verne altered
The Lighthouse at the End of the World
{1934}
Grosset and Dunlap
New York
with Dustjacket (not shown)
Beige cloth with red or green lettering and ship on front cover
i.e. NO pastedown.
Series: Famous Tales of Adventure
Translator: Cranstoun Metcalfe.
This translation is based on the book now attributed to Michel Verne.
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This entry was published after the Jules Verne Encyclopedia was published.
Michel Verne altered
The Lighthouse at the End of the World
2001
Fredonia Books
Amsterdam, The Netherlands
This translation is based on the book now attributed to Michel Verne.
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