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Topsy-Turvy

A group of scientists and financiers purchase the uncharted Arctic and plan an audacious engineering enterprise to tilt the planet so that buried coal becomes accessible. The plot follows the auction for polar rights, the teams' technical calculations and expeditionary preparations, and the diplomatic and public reactions that the scheme provokes. Encounters with local populations and rival governments reveal political maneuvering and popular alarm. Miscalculations and unintended consequences ultimately frustrate the project and invite reflection on scientific ambition, resource rivalry, and the limits of grand technological solutions.

By Jules Verne
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A group of scientists and financiers purchase the uncharted Arctic and plan an audacious engineering enterprise to tilt the planet so that buried coal becomes accessible. The plot follows the auction for polar rights, the teams' technical calculations and expeditionary preparations, and the diplomatic and public reactions that the scheme provokes. Encounters with local populations and rival governments reveal political maneuvering and popular alarm. Miscalculations and unintended consequences ultimately frustrate the project and invite reflection on scientific ambition, resource rivalry, and the limits of grand technological solutions.

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Jules Verne

Jules Verne was a French novelist and pioneer of science fiction, known for his imaginative and adventurous storytelling. Born in 1828, he is celebrated for his ability to blend scientific concepts with thrilling narratives. Verne's works often explore themes of exploration and human ingenuity, making him a key figure in the literary heritage of the 19th century. His most notable book, "Around the World in Eighty Days," follows the journey of Phileas Fogg as he attempts to circumnavigate the globe in a wager. Other significant titles include "A Journey to the Center of the Earth" and "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea," which have inspired countless adaptations and continue to captivate readers today.

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