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Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Africa, this adventure novel follows three Englishmen on a daring 4,000-mile balloon journey of exploration. As the first installment in Jules Verne's "Extraordinary Voyages" series, it combines imagination with the spirit of discovery, offering a glimpse into the uncharted territories of the continent. The narrative captures the excitement and challenges of ballooning, reflecting Verne's pioneering vision of travel and adventure that would influence future explorations.
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Five Weeks In A Balloon, Jules Verne
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- Released
- 2021
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jules Verne
- Publisher
- True Sign Publishing House
- Released
- 2021
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 274
- ISBN13
- 9789354624179
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Nature, Adventure, Animals, Science Fiction, Classics, Friendship, Plants, Africa, Courage, Steampunk, Exploratory Journeys, Airships, Researchers and Discoverers
- First published
- 1863
- Original title
- Cinq semaines en ballon
- Rating
- 4.15 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of 19th-century Africa, this adventure novel follows three Englishmen on a daring 4,000-mile balloon journey of exploration. As the first installment in Jules Verne's "Extraordinary Voyages" series, it combines imagination with the spirit of discovery, offering a glimpse into the uncharted territories of the continent. The narrative captures the excitement and challenges of ballooning, reflecting Verne's pioneering vision of travel and adventure that would influence future explorations.