Project Gutenberg 2005-06-17 Public domain in the USA. 348 Verne, Jules 1828 1905 Verne, Júlio Verne, Jules Gabriël Verne, Jules Gabriel Verne, Gyula A Voyage in a Balloon (1852) Norm Wolcott "A Voyage in a Balloon" by Jules Verne is a short novel written during the early to mid-19th century, a period characterized by significant advancements in science and exploration. This work delves into the fascinating realm of aerostation, portraying a daring balloon journey that explores themes of adventure, human curiosity, and the perils of scientific experimentation in the skies. In this tale, the protagonist, an experienced aeronaut, prepares for an ascent in Frankfort, Germany, during a major fair, only to find his intended companions have backed out at the last moment. Instead, he is unexpectedly joined by a pale young man named Erostratus, who is both knowledgeable about aerostatic science and somewhat unhinged. As they rise into the sky, Erostratus's obsession with scientific glory leads them on a precarious journey. High above the earth, he throws out ballast to rise further despite gathering storm clouds, leading to a struggle for control between the rational aeronaut and the madman. Ultimately, the voyage takes a chaotic turn, resulting in the balloon being hurled into the stormy skies, challenging the limits of human adventure and the unforeseen consequences of their ascendance. The narrative encapsulates the thrill and danger of early ballooning and reflects Verne’s signature blend of scientific detail and imaginative storytelling. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 74.6 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Balloons -- Fiction PQ Text Browsing: Literature Browsing: Fiction Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy Category: Adventure Category: Novels Category: French Literature 72330 2025-06-24T02:00:55.176507 text/html 49101 2025-06-24T00:58:25 text/html 108301 2025-06-24T02:01:12.149446 application/epub+zip 106989 2025-06-24T02:01:05.165477 application/epub+zip 92977 2025-06-24T02:00:59.028543 application/epub+zip 235300 2025-06-24T02:01:18.864450 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 227354 2025-06-24T02:01:11.371420 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 192341 2022-09-08T01:15:34.856055 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 64604 2025-06-24T02:00:54.762502 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 44865 2025-06-24T00:58:25 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 21483 2025-06-24T02:01:19.041415 application/rdf+xml 16619 2025-06-24T02:01:04.491453 image/jpeg 4050 2025-06-24T02:01:04.118521 image/jpeg 109113 2025-06-24T02:00:55.184512 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia fr.wikipedia pt.wikipedia