Five Weeks in a Balloon by Jules Verne

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Author Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
Uniform Title Cinq semaines en ballon. English
Title Five Weeks in a Balloon
Or, Journeys and Discoveries in Africa by Three Englishmen
Original Publication New York : Appleton & Co., 1869
Note Reading ease score: 71.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Note Publisher's note: "Compiled in French by Jules Verne, from the original notes of Dr. Ferguson; and done into English by "William Lackland."
Dr. Ferguson is the fictional protagonist. William Lackland is the pseudonym of the anonymous translator, used by the New York publisher for this 1869 edition, as archived at the Smithsonian Institution Libraries, cf.:
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Credits Judy Boss and David Widger
Summary "Five Weeks in a Balloon" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the mid-19th century that showcases the adventurous spirit of exploration during that era. The story follows Dr. Samuel Ferguson, an intrepid explorer determined to traverse Africa from east to west in a balloon—a daring concept that intertwines elements of discovery, adventure, and humor in a satirical take on contemporary travel literature. At the start of the book, we are introduced to Dr. Ferguson amidst a grand presentation at the Royal Geographical Society, where he proposes his ambitious plan to cross Africa by balloon. The opening chapters detail Ferguson's past adventures, his close friendship with the rugged hunter Dick Kennedy, and their preparations for the journey. Ferguson’s character is depicted as both brilliant and somewhat eccentric, as he defends his unusual idea amidst skepticism from his peers. The dynamic between the optimistic Joe, their loyal servant, and the cautious Kennedy adds a layer of camaraderie and tension as they prepare for the journey that promises to be as much a spectacle as an exploration. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PQ: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Subject Science fiction
Subject Africa -- Fiction
Subject Adventure stories
Subject Travel -- Fiction
Subject Balloons -- Fiction
Category Text
EBook-No. 3526
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jul 11, 2024
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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