Cyrus Smith is one of the protagonists of Jules Verne's novel The Mysterious Island. He is an officer in the Union Army during the American Civil War. He is a very skilled man, a fine literary example of 19th century engineer.
Cyrus Smith is also a man possessed of the kind of high moral qualities common in Verne's protagonists. He is selfless, noble, honest, courageous, and utterly devoted to his companions.
His practical knowledge of physics, chemistry, botany, navigation, and many other fields enables the Mysterious Island's colonists quickly to establish a thriving mini-civilization in isolation from the rest of the world.
Dear [имя],
Thanks for your letter. It was lovely to hear from you. The Earth Hour sound like a great idea! Do you do it every year?
Speaking of The Earth Hour in my area, I haven't heard of it here. Maybe some people switched off the lights in their houses but not many, otherwise I'd notice. We do, though, save energy on daily basis by switching the lights off when it's not dark outside or by turning central heating off when we leave home. I definitely approve the Green Movement as I'm really concerned about the poor ecological situation. We should care more about the environment.
Well, I'd better go now. I promised to help my mom in the kitchen.
Looking forward to hearing from you soon.
Love,
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