Name: Five Weeks in a Balloon (en Inglés)
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Author: Verne, Jules
ISBN: 9781523268870

portada Five Weeks in a Balloon (en Inglés)

Formato

Libro Físico

Autor

Jules Verne

Editorial

Createspace

Idioma

Inglés

N° páginas

290

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

22.9 x 15.2 x 1.5 cm

Peso

0.39 kg.

ISBN13

9781523268870

Categorías

Ficción: general y literaria
Aventura de ficción
Ciencia ficción: «steampunk»

Five Weeks in a Balloon (en Inglés)

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First published in 1863, Five Weeks in a Balloon depicts an insightful journey undertaken by a group of intrepid explorers into the partly uncharted African continent, as they aim to explore its exotic wonders. Apart from concentrating on themes including exploration, loyalty, friendship, determination, and honor, the novel also offers an endearing set of jovial characters and vivid imagery. Furthermore, the novel is the first book in Verne's distinguished Voyages Extraordinaires series. The adventure begins when Dr. Samuel Fergusson attempts to devise a mechanism to allow him to travel across the unexplored regions of Africa, an objective that many before him have tried and failed. Dr. Fergusson continues to put forward his calculations on just how the trip is to be carried out, including details on the how the balloon filled with hydrogen would work. The journey across Africa in itself presents quite the challenge, let alone attempting the dangerous expedition on an ingenious invention never before tested. Subsequently, he sets out on the daring escapade together with his trusted servant Joe and his friend Richard Kennedy, as they aim to traverse the continent from the east to the west coast. Although much of their time is spent on observing the scenery, landscape, and general interior of Africa, the contrasting trio also falls subject to the many threats that can be expected on such a valiant trip. Consequently, the group must escape a variety of setbacks including rescuing a missionary from a sacrificial ritual, prevailing over an attack by vultures, and organizing a rescue mission for one of their own companions. In addition to offering a gripping tale of bold travel and innovative transportation, Verne also adds historical detail to the novel, as he gives detailed descriptions and references to various exploratory expeditions into Africa by notable explorers of the time including Sir Richard Burton, John Hanning Speke, and Heinrich Barth. The novel also confirms Verne's scientific aptitude and vast imagination, as he offers plausible and thorough calculations, which set the premise for the author's other scientifically formulated works. A piece rich in description, Five Weeks in a Balloon is a definite must-read for those who wish to experience Verne's early contribution to the world of fiction. Includes unique illustrations!

Jules Verne

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Jules Gabriel Verne, (Nantes, 8 de febrero de 1828-Amiens, 24 de marzo de 1905), destacado escritor francés y pionero de la literatura de aventuras y ciencia ficción, es reconocido por sus novelas visionarias, donde combinó el rigor científico con una narrativa emocionante. Obras como Veinte mil leguas de viaje submarino, Viaje al centro de la Tierra y La vuelta al mundo en ochenta días no solo entretienen, sino que anticiparon avances tecnológicos con asombrosa precisión.

Miembro de la Legión de Honor y uno de los autores más traducidos de la historia, Verne influyó en generaciones de lectores, científicos y escritores. Sus historias, meticulosamente documentadas, siguen siendo un referente de la literatura universal, ideal para quienes buscan clásicos llenos de imaginación, aventura y conocimiento.

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