The Blockade Runners

Name: The Blockade Runners
Author: Jules Verne

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Yes — read The Blockade Runners by Jules Verne in English: the complete original text, with tap-to-translate on every word, audio narration, and saved vocabulary. Its CEFR level is B2. Start with a free sample.

CEFR level: B2
Length: 10 chapters
Format: The complete book

About this book

An enigmatic new steamship, the Dolphin, launches amid Glasgow’s bustling docks, stirring curiosity with its mysterious purpose tied to the raging American Civil War. Follow bold James Playfair as he navigates daring ventures on the high seas.

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