Five Weeks in a Balloon
Jules Verne's Five Weeks in a Balloon is an adventure fiction and Victorian science fiction novel. Readers will find themes of Africa, Travel and balloons.
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About Five Weeks in a Balloon
"Five Weeks in a Balloon" by Jules Verne is an adventure novel published in 1863. Dr. Samuel Fergusson, his manservant Joe, and professional hunter Richard Kennedy set out to cross unexplored Africa in a hydrogen balloon with a revolutionary altitude-control mechanism. Their journey from Zanzibar to Senegal aims to link the expeditions of famous explorers while searching for the source of the Nile. The travelers face hostile tribes, environmental dangers, and dramatic conflicts as they navigate the mysterious continent through perseverance and fortunate timing.
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Quick answers
Who wrote Five Weeks in a Balloon?
Five Weeks in a Balloon was written by Jules Verne.
What genre is Five Weeks in a Balloon?
It is usually shelved as Adventure, Victorian Science Fiction and Classic Fantasy.
Is Five Weeks in a Balloon free to read?
Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.
Is there a free audiobook of Five Weeks in a Balloon?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 8 h 16 min.
What books are similar to Five Weeks in a Balloon?
Readers who like it often enjoy She, The Time Machine and A Princess of Mars.
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