The story begins with the formation of the mysterious North Polar Practical Association, which astonishes the world by planning to purchase the North Pole, and behind this bold scheme are Barbicane, Nicholl, and Maston—heroes of the lunar expedition—now determined to exploit the Pole’s hidden coal fields for massive economic transformation. After successfully bidding for the Arctic, they announce their ambitions with worldwide shock, setting in motion an audacious industrial fantasy. Their plan involves stirring public interest via telephone communications, promoting technological advancement, and turning science into spectacle. Heated debate arises as they push forward their Arctic dreams, culminating in Barbicane’s rousing speech. The first part paints a portrait of industrial ambition taken to a planetary scale.
The Purchase of the North Pole Part 1 | 경남교육 전자도서관
