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100 1 _aVerne, Jules,
_d1828-1905
240 1 0 _aCinq semaines en ballon. Finnish
245 1 0 _aViisi viikkoa ilmapallossa :
_bKolmen englantilaisen löytöretkiä Afrikassa
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2015-06-10
508 _aProduced by Tapio Riikonen
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience fiction
653 _aAfrica -- Fiction
653 _aAdventure stories
653 _aBalloons -- Fiction
653 _aVoyages and travels -- Fiction
700 1 _aSuomalainen, Samuli,
_d1850-1907
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/49189
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