L'Agence Thompson and Co. - 1907
The Thompson Agency and Co. - 1965
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Jules Verne
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Alternate English Titles:
Thompson Agency and Co. (The)
End of the Journey (Part 2 of 2)
Package Holiday (Part 1 of 2)
Plot Synopsis:
(courtesy of D. Kytasaari
- http://epguides.com/djk/JulesVerne/works.shtml)
Robert Morgand, a Frenchman, finds himself without employment and very little money in London, England. He sees a poster for a tour that will visit the "Three Archipelagos;" that is the Azores, Madeira and Canary Islands. The part that catches his eye is the need for an interpreter. As he can speak French, English, Spanish and Portuguese he feels qualified for the job, which he easily obtains.
In the days that follow Morgand sees a poster for a competing tour that is going to accomplish the same goals, only for less money. The two tours keep dropping prices until Morgand's tour company has to give up the fight. This leaves Morgand with no choice but to see if the winning company also required the services of an interpreter.
It turns out that Thompson's agency does require an interpreter and he again finds himself with employment. The group of people that have signed on for the tour are an eclectic bunch; between their quirks, the thriftiness of tour director Thompson and the almost un-seaworthiness of the ship Seamew, Robert Morgand has his work cut out for him.
Fortunately for him another Frenchman, Roger de Sorgues is part of the tour and in the company of two attractive American ladies, who unfortunately have also brought along their disagreeable brother-in-law. The charms of these American ladies, one in particular (a rich widow) keep Morgand interested in doing his job. While he desires the rich widow, his current station as a tour guide/interpreter keep him out of the running for her hand; but how long can you keep down a guide/interpreter who is really much more than he seems?
NOTE: There is no manuscript by Jules Verne for this novel. This book was totally written by Jules' son Michel Verne.
Book Collecting Information:
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This listing contains ALL Jules Verne Encyclopedia bibliographic entries for this book.
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Michel Verne altered
Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
"In 1965, the I. O. Evans translation of this work was published in the Fitzroy Edition in two volumes entitled Package Holiday (Part I), 190 pages, and End of the Journey (Part II), 191 pages, priced at $3 in America (Associated Booksellers) and 15s in Great Britain (ARCO) each."
Part 1:
Package Holiday
1965
ARCO Publications
London
190 Pages
Fitzroy Edition
Dustjacket
Part 2:
End of the Journey
1965
ARCO Publications
London
191 Pages
Opposite the Title page a list of 49 titles in The Fitzroy Edition
First published 1965 by Arco Publications
Copyright Arco Publications 1965
Back of the Dustjacket a list of 46 Jules Verne titles
each 15s net
ARCO PUBLICATIONS
Fitzroy Edition
Dustjacket unclipped 15s net
Collection Andrew Nash
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Michel Verne altered
Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
"In 1965, the I. O. Evans translation of this work was published in the Fitzroy Edition in two volumes entitled Package Holiday (Part I), 190 pages, and End of the Journey (Part II), 191 pages, priced at $3 in America (Associated Booksellers) and 15s in Great Britain (ARCO) each."
(same entry as above)
Part 1:
Package Holiday
nd - copyright 1965
Associated Booksellers
Westport, Conn.
190 Pages
0 illustrations
Opposite the Title page a list of 49 titles in The Fitzroy Edition
First published by Associated Booksellers1965
Copyright 1965 in England by Arco Publications
Back of the dustjacket an ad for The Fitzroy Edition
Associated Booksellers
Westport, Conn.
Fitzroy Edition
Dustjacket clipped (3.95 in pencil)
Collection Andrew Nash
Part 2
End of the Journey
nd - copyright 1965
Associated Booksellers
Westport, Conn.
191 Pages
0 illustrations
Opposite the Title page a list of 49 titles in The Fitzroy Edition
First published by Associated Booksellers1965
Copyright 1965 in England by Arco Publications
Back of the dustjacket an ad for The Fitzroy Edition
Associated Booksellers
Westport, Conn.
Fitzroy Edition
Dustjacket clipped (3.95 in pencil)
Collection Andrew Nash
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nd - copyright 1977
ONLY Part 1 !!
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Jules Verne Encyclopedia:
"In 1978, Hart-Davis published a new edition of Package Holiday, priced at 3.95."
Michel Verne altered
Package Holiday
nd - copyright 1977
Hart Davis, MacGibbon
Granada Publishing
London Toronto Sydney New York
190 Pages
0 illustrations
Opposite the Title page a list of 49 titles in The Fitzroy Edition
Ed: ONLY 6 of those titles were published by Granada!!!
Back of title page:
Published by Granada Publishing in
Hart-Davis, MacGibbon Ltd 1977
Granada Publishing, Limited
Frogmore, St Albans, Herts AL2 2NF
and
3 Upper James Street, London W1R 4BP
1221 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10020 USA
117 York Street Sydney. NSW 2000, Australia
100 Skyway Avenue, Toronto, OntarioCanada M9W 3A6
Trio City, Coventry Street, Johannesburg 2001, South Africa
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Copyright Granada Publishing 1977
List of 2 titles (Masterless, Propeller) on rear endflap of dustjacket
Fitzroy Edition
Dustjacket unclipped 2.95 gbp net (4.95 Granada sticker on top)
Collection Andrew Nash
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