Five Weeks in a Balloon

Book • 1869
Jules Verne's 'Five Weeks in a Balloon' follows Dr. Samuel Fergusson, his servant Joe, and his friend Richard Kennedy as they journey across Africa in a specially designed balloon named the 'Victoria'.

The novel combines adventure, exploration, and scientific speculation.

The trio encounters various landscapes, cultures, and dangers as they navigate the uncharted territories.

Verne's detailed descriptions of geography, meteorology, and ethnography make the story educational and engaging.

The narrative reflects the spirit of exploration and scientific curiosity prevalent during the 19th century.

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as a paradigmatic ballooning novel.
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as the paradigmatic ballooning novel.
Patrick Luiz Sullivan De Oliveira, "Ascending Republic: The Ballooning Revival in Nineteenth-Century France" (MIT Press, 2025)

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