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Meridiana: The adventures of three Englishmen and three Russians in South Africa

Three Englishmen and Three Russians travel across the width of South Africa to measure a meridian. The outbreak of the Crimean War makes the Russians enemy agents in an English colony. Summary by Kim. (5 hr 28 min)

Chapters

Ch 1 - On the Banks of the Orange River

Ch 2 - Official Presentations

Ch 3 - The Land Journey

Ch 4 - A Few Words About the "Metre"

Ch 5 - A Hottentot Village

Ch 6 - Better Acquaintances

Ch 7 - The Base of the Triangle

Ch 8 - The Twenty-fourth Meridian

Ch 9 - The Kraal

Ch 10 - The Rapid

Ch 11 - A Missing Companion

Ch 12- A Station to Sir John's Liking

Ch 13 - Pacification by Fire

Ch 14 - A Declaration of War

Ch 15 - A Geometric Progression

Ch 16 - Danger in Disguise

Ch 17 - An Unexpected Blight

Ch 18 - The Desert

Ch 19 - Science Undaunted

Ch 20 - Standing a Seige

Ch 21 - Suspense

Ch 22 - Hide and Seek

Ch 23 - Homeward Bound