Three scientists from the Venezuelan Geographical Society started a dispute . The apple of discord became the famous South American Orinoco River . Where is its source, and where is its mouth? Where is it going? Scientists are passionate, unstoppable people . From the words quickly moved to the point decided to check everything for themselves . » [ And it could have come to a halt.............. But on the way, strangers joined them, with their goals and problems - and wrapped up... Indians, convicts, carnivorous reptiles and romantic passions turned the geographical mission into an unpredictable adventurous voyage The new volume of Jules Verne includes two new novels: The Magnificent Orinoco - an action-packed guide to the great river, and Jean-Marie Cabidulen's Tales - a story with an ocean of dangers and sea ghosts.