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Title: Cinq Semaines En Ballon
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Weeks_in_a_Balloon https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinq_Semaines_en_ballon
Credits: Charles Aldarondo
Summary: "Cinq Semaines en Ballon" by Jules Verne is a novel written during the early 19th century. The story centers around Dr. Samuel Fergusson, an audacious explorer determined to traverse Africa via a hot air balloon, which promises to connect previous geographic discoveries in the continent and push the boundaries of exploration. The opening of the novel captures a dramatic scene at the Royal Geographical Society in London, where Dr. Fergusson is introduced amidst applause following an inspiring speech by the president. We learn of Fergusson’s impressive background as a seasoned traveler, shaped by adventure and explorations across the far reaches of the globe. The excitement and skepticism surrounding his ambitious plan to fly across Africa fill the air, setting the stage for the challenges and adventures that lie ahead. It hints at the deep friendship with his companion Dick Kennedy, who is more reluctant about this risky endeavor, and introduces the tension between their differing views on adventure and safety. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
EBook No.: 4548
Published: Oct 1, 2003
Downloads: 441
Language: French
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Africa -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Balloons -- Fiction
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: Cinq Semaines En Ballon
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Five_Weeks_in_a_Balloon https://fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cinq_Semaines_en_ballon
Credits: Charles Aldarondo
Summary: "Cinq Semaines en Ballon" by Jules Verne is a novel written during the early 19th century. The story centers around Dr. Samuel Fergusson, an audacious explorer determined to traverse Africa via a hot air balloon, which promises to connect previous geographic discoveries in the continent and push the boundaries of exploration. The opening of the novel captures a dramatic scene at the Royal Geographical Society in London, where Dr. Fergusson is introduced amidst applause following an inspiring speech by the president. We learn of Fergusson’s impressive background as a seasoned traveler, shaped by adventure and explorations across the far reaches of the globe. The excitement and skepticism surrounding his ambitious plan to fly across Africa fill the air, setting the stage for the challenges and adventures that lie ahead. It hints at the deep friendship with his companion Dick Kennedy, who is more reluctant about this risky endeavor, and introduces the tension between their differing views on adventure and safety. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 70.7 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Author: Verne, Jules, 1828-1905
EBook No.: 4548
Published: Oct 1, 2003
Downloads: 441
Language: French
Subject: Science fiction
Subject: Africa -- Fiction
Subject: Adventure stories
Subject: Balloons -- Fiction
Subject: Voyages and travels -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: Romance literatures: French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.