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Five Weeks in a Balloon or Journeys and Discoveries in Africa by Three Englishmen (LARGE PRINT EDITION)
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Set in 1869, this novel showcases the imaginative journey of balloon travel across Africa, blending accurate geography with fictitious adventures. As a satire on contemporary travel literature, it explores the continent's landscapes, inhabitants, and wildlife while delivering humorous and inventive scenarios. Verne's unique storytelling captivates readers, demonstrating his prowess in both aerial and aquatic exploration. This first novel of the renowned science fiction pioneer offers a refreshing perspective on African discovery, engaging the audience with its cleverness and charm.
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Five Weeks in a Balloon or Journeys and Discoveries in Africa by Three Englishmen (LARGE PRINT EDITION), Jules Verne
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Five Weeks in a Balloon or Journeys and Discoveries in Africa by Three Englishmen (LARGE PRINT EDITION)
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jules Verne
- Publisher
- Kessinger Publishing, LLC
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 358
- ISBN13
- 9781169837164
- Description
- Set in 1869, this novel showcases the imaginative journey of balloon travel across Africa, blending accurate geography with fictitious adventures. As a satire on contemporary travel literature, it explores the continent's landscapes, inhabitants, and wildlife while delivering humorous and inventive scenarios. Verne's unique storytelling captivates readers, demonstrating his prowess in both aerial and aquatic exploration. This first novel of the renowned science fiction pioneer offers a refreshing perspective on African discovery, engaging the audience with its cleverness and charm.