TY - BOOK AU - Verne,Jules AU - Suomalainen,Samuli TI - Viisi viikkoa ilmapallossa: Kolmen englantilaisen löytöretkiä Afrikassa AV - PQ PY - 2015/// CY - Salt Lake City, UT PB - Project Gutenberg KW - Science fiction KW - Africa -- Fiction KW - Adventure stories KW - Balloons -- Fiction KW - Voyages and travels -- Fiction N1 - Release date is 2015-06-10; Produced by Tapio Riikonen; Original publication data not identified N2 - "Viisi viikkoa ilmapallossa" by Jules Verne is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Dr. Samuel Fergusson, an adventurous spirit and a well-known explorer, as he prepares for an audacious journey to traverse Africa using a balloon. The narrative delves into themes of exploration, ambition, and the challenges faced by those daring to push the boundaries of human knowledge. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to the vibrant scene of a meeting at the Royal Geographical Society in London, where Fergusson's bold proposal to traverse Africa by balloon generates excitement and skepticism among members. A fervent speaker ignites national pride and support for the mission, resulting in the society pledging a substantial sum of money for the expedition. As the gathering buzzes with anticipation, we glimpse Fergusson's character—calm, resolute, and driven by a sense of destiny. The opening sets the stage for a thrilling adventure framed by the historical context of geographical exploration during the Victorian era, promising encounters with uncharted territories and the trials of human resilience against the elements. (This is an automatically generated summary.) UR - https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49189 ER -