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THE

PURCHASE OF THE NORTH POLE

What would the first inhabitant say?
Page [19].

THE
PURCHASE OF THE NORTH POLE

A SEQUEL TO

“FROM THE EARTH TO THE MOON”

BY

JULES VERNE

AUTHOR OF “TWENTY THOUSAND LEAGUES UNDER THE SEA,” “AROUND THE WORLD IN EIGHTY DAYS,” “THE FUR COUNTRY,” ETC., ETC.

ILLUSTRATED

LONDON AND EDINBURGH

SAMPSON LOW, MARSTON & COMPANY

Limited