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portada Five Weeks in a Balloon/气球上的五星期
Type
Physical Book
Publisher
Author
Language
English
Pages
402
Format
Paperback
ISBN13
9783693510162

Five Weeks in a Balloon/气球上的五星期

Jules Verne (Author) · Flieder Verlag · Paperback

Five Weeks in a Balloon/气球上的五星期 - Jules Verne

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Synopsis "Five Weeks in a Balloon/气球上的五星期"

Five Weeks in a Balloon by Jules Verne, published in 1863, is an early classic of adventure and science fiction. The story follows a bold expedition across Africa by air, led by the determined British scientist Dr. Samuel Fergusson. Accompanied by his loyal manservant Joe and his friend Richard Kennedy, a skilled hunter, Fergusson sets out in a hydrogen balloon named the Victoria to cross the largely uncharted African continent from east to west. Their five-week voyage is filled with constant danger: extreme weather, treacherous mountains, hostile tribes, dangerous animals, dwindling supplies, and tense encounters with the unknown. As they drift over vast deserts, dense jungles, and remote villages, they explore mysterious regions never before seen by Europeans, gathering geographical knowledge and facing life-or-death challenges. Verne blends thrilling action with vivid descriptions of African landscapes, cultures, and natural wonders. The novel celebrates human ingenuity, courage, and the spirit of exploration. Through teamwork and quick thinking, the three companions survive disasters and complete their historic journey. More than an adventure story, it reflects the 19th-century fascination with discovery and scientific progress. It remains one of Verne's most beloved and influential early works, laying the foundation for his long career of imaginative tales.

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