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Five Weeks in a Balloon

Five Weeks in a Balloon

Paperback

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ISBN10: 9355225350
ISBN13: 9789355225351
Publisher: Classy Publishing
Published: Mar 28 2026
Pages: 246
Weight: 0.74
Height: 0.52 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Five Weeks in a Balloon is a classic adventure novel by Jules Verne, telling the story of Dr. Samuel Fergusson, who attempts to cross the uncharted African continent in a hydrogen balloon. Joined by his friend Kennedy and servant Joe, Fergusson braves dangers, discovers geographic wonders, and tests his ingenuity over a five-week journey. They fly in a revolutionary hot-air balloon named the Victoria, which features a unique altitude-control mechanism designed by Fergusson. Along the way, the explorers survive hostile tribes, attacks by wildlife including bearded vultures, and the harsh environmental dangers of the Sahara desert. The book is celebrated for its mix of adventure with technical and geographic descriptions, reflecting the Victorian era's fascination with science.

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