Science Fiction & Fantasy

Five Weeks in a Balloon Or, Journeys and Discoveries in Africa by Three Englishmen

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.

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"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.

Format: EPUB
Language: English
Length: 328 pages
Published: 1 January 1863
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
ISBN: 9781534820562