Five Weeks in a Balloon: A Journey of Discovery by Three

Five Weeks in a Balloon: A Journey of Discovery by Three Englishmen in Africa (Early Classics Of Science Fiction)

One of the great â‚¬Å“first novelsâ‚¬Â in world literature is now available in a complete, accurate English translation. Prepared by two of Americaâ‚¬s leading Verne scholars, Frederick Paul Walter and Arthur B. Evans, this edition honors not only Verneâ‚¬s farseeing science, but also his zest, style, and storytelling brilliance. Initially published in 1863, Five Weeks in a Balloon was the first novel in what would become the authorâ‚¬s "Extraordinary Voyages" series. It tells the tale of a 4,000-mile balloon trip over the mysterious continent of Africa, a trip that wouldnâ‚¬t actually take place until well into the next century. Fusing adventure, comedy, and science fiction, Five Weeks has all the key ingredients of classic Verne: sly humor and cheeky characters, an innovative scientific invention, a tangled plot thatâ‚¬s full of suspense and surprise, and visions of an unknown realm. As part of the Early Classics of Science Fiction series, this critical edition features extensive notes, all the illustrations from the original French edition, and a complete Verne biography and bibliography. Five Weeks in a Balloon will be a prized addition to libraries and science fiction reading lists, and a must-read for Verne fans and steampunk connoisseurs.
Country USA
Brand Wesleyan University Press
Manufacturer Wesleyan University Press
Binding Hardcover
ItemPartNumber 9780819575470
UnitCount 1
Format Illustrated
EANs 9780819575470
ReleaseDate 0000-00-00

Country	USA
Brand	Wesleyan University Press
Manufacturer	Wesleyan University Press
Binding	Hardcover
ItemPartNumber	9780819575470
UnitCount	1
Format	Illustrated
EANs	9780819575470
ReleaseDate	0000-00-00

Five Weeks in a Balloon: A Journey of Discovery by Three Englishmen in Africa (Early Classics Of Science Fiction)

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