Author Description

Product Description Jules Vernes The Waif of the Cynthia (1885) is the story of the great scholar Dr. Schwaryencrona, who has adopted a boy named Erik. The doctor has promised the guardians of the boy that he will provide him with education and better opportunities. On a quest to find the real parents, the doctor and the child have a series of adventures. About the Author Jules Verne studied law but began writing stories and working in theatre as well. When Verne’s father discovered his son was writing, he promptly withdrew his financial support. Verne then worked as a stockbroker.His wife encouraged him to pursue his writing, and he became acquainted with Pierre-Jules Hetzel, an important French publisher. Hetzel helped improve Verne's writings, which until then had been repeatedly rejected by other publishers. He died a wealthy man in 1905.