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Re: Verne & India

From: J. Nathaniel Berke <jnberke~at~pacificcinemedia.com>
Date: Sat, 3 Feb 2007 08:51:35 -0800
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Harry,

This is very helpful! Much thanks!

Joel
On Feb 3, 2007, at 4:31 AM, Harry Hayfield wrote:

> Well, if it's any help, might I submit this map of India showing
> where Phileas went during the Indian section of his journey. Plus
> remember that in "Around the World in Eighty Days" there does
> appear to be a bit of a dig at the idea of cats being passed off as
> food in Bombay!
>
> <India.jpg>
> -----Original Message-----
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> Subject: Verne & India
>
> I am currently working on a project that is specific to Verne and
> India. Specifically the First War for Independence/Sepoy Mutiny.
> Also wondering about Verne's great interest in Bundelkhan. Why did
> two of his major characters (3 if you count Nana Sahib, who was
> from close by) come from that place (as opposed to say...Bombay)?
> We want to be as accurate to Verne and Indian history as possible,
> so any assistance would be greatly appreciated!
>
> Thanks!
>
> J. Nathaniel Berke
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