Jules Verne the Sea", 1869); and "Le tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours" ("Around the World in Eighty Days"), which first appeared in "Le Temps" in 1872. Verne could now live on his writings. But most of his wealth came from the stage adaptations of "Le tour du monde en quatre-vingts jours" (1874) and "Michel Strogoff" (1876), which he wrote with Adolphe d'Ennery. In 1867, Verne bought a small ship, the "Saint-Michel", which he successively replaced with the "Saint-Michel II" and the "Saint-Michel III" as his financial situation improved. On board the "Saint-Michel III", he sailed around Europe. After his first novel,
Les Vingt-quatre Violons du Roi Les Vingt-quatre Violons du Roi Les Vingt-quatre Violons du Roi (in original orthography "Les Vingt-quatre Violons du Roy") were a famous five-part string orchestra at the French royal court, existing from 1626 to 1761. "Les Vingt-quatre Violons du Roi" (Engl. "The King's 24 Violins") were founded 1626 under Louis XIII. As part of the "Musique de la Chambre" they played an important role in the musical accompaniment of festivities and official events at the Versailles court. If needed they were reinforced by the wind instruments of the "Grande Ecurie", an ensemble that was primarily responsible for open-air and military occasions,