A Voyage in a Balloon (1852) (Registro nro. 57473)

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040 ## - CATALOGING SOURCE
Original cataloging agency UtSlPG
041 #7 - LANGUAGE CODE
Language code of text/sound track or separate title en
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050 #4 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CALL NUMBER
Classification number PQ
100 1# - MAIN ENTRY--PERSONAL NAME
Personal name Verne, Jules,
Dates associated with a name 1828-1905
245 12 - TITLE STATEMENT
Title A Voyage in a Balloon (1852)
264 #1 - PRODUCTION, PUBLICATION, DISTRIBUTION, MANUFACTURE, AND COPYRIGHT NOTICE
Place of production, publication, distribution, manufacture Salt Lake City, UT :
Name of producer, publisher, distributor, manufacturer Project Gutenberg,
Date of production, publication, distribution, manufacture, or copyright notice 2005
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Extent 1 online resource :
Other physical details multiple file formats
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Content type term text
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Media type term computer
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Carrier type term online resource
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500 ## - GENERAL NOTE
General note Release date is 2005-06-17
508 ## - CREATION/PRODUCTION CREDITS NOTE
Creation/production credits note Norm Wolcott
520 ## - SUMMARY, ETC.
Summary, etc. "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.)
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653 ## - INDEX TERM--UNCONTROLLED
Uncontrolled term Balloons -- Fiction
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Uniform Resource Identifier <a href="https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16085">https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/16085</a>

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