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Five Weeks in a Balloon

Five Weeks in a Balloon

Autor: Verne, Jules

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English 2026 ISBN 9791070054772
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"To cross the African continent from east to west in a single bound—that is my plan." — Dr. Samuel Fergusson Dr. Samuel Fergusson, a bold explorer and scientist, proposes a feat deemed impossible by the Royal Geographical Society: a journey across the unexplored heart of Africa by air. Accompanied by his friend Richard "Dick" Kennedy and his faithful servant Joe, Fergusson boards the Victoria, a revolutionary hydrogen balloon equipped with a unique heating mechanism that allows for unprecedented control of altitude. From the island of Zanzibar to the banks of the Senegal River, the trio faces searing deserts, hostile tribes, and the raw power of nature in a desperate race to bridge the gap between the discoveries of Burton, Speke, and Livingstone. The Innovation of the Victoria: Unlike standard balloons of the era that relied on discarding ballast to rise, Fergusson's Victoria utilized a sophisticated furnace to expand and contract the hydrogen gas. This "hard science" approach—a hallmark of Verne's style—convinced many readers of the time that such a journey was actually possible, blending mechanical theory with high-stakes drama. The Quest for the Nile: The novel captures the "Nile Fever" that gripped the Victorian world. As the characters drift over the great lakes of Central Africa, Verne provides a vivid, encyclopedic look at the continent's geography and wildlife, acting as both a narrator of fiction and a commentator on the real-world explorations of his contemporaries. Survival at the Mercy of the Winds: The journey is a constant battle for survival. The crew must contend with a lack of water, a terrifying attack by a swarm of vultures, and the structural failure of the balloon itself. It is a story about the triumph of human intellect and camaraderie over the unpredictable forces of the natural world. Witness the birth of a legend. Purchase "Five Weeks in a Balloon" today and take flight into history.

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