Name: Five Weeks in a Balloon
SKU: 56541665
Price: 614.00 TWD
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Author: Verne, Jules
ISBN: 9781512040678

Type

Physical Book

Author

Jules Verne

Publisher

Createspace

Language

English

Pages

104

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

28x21.6x0.6 cm

Weight

0.26 kg.

ISBN13

9781512040678

Synopsis "Five Weeks in a Balloon"

The End of a much-applauded Speech.-The Presentation of Dr. Samuel Ferguson.-Excelsior.-Full-length Portrait of the Doctor.-A Fatalist convinced.-A Dinner at the Travellers' Club.-Several Toasts for the Occasion. There was a large audience assembled on the 14th of January, 1862, at the session of the Royal Geographical Society, No. 3 Waterloo Place, London. The president, Sir Francis M--, made an important communication to his colleagues, in an address that was frequently interrupted by applause.

Jules Verne

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Jules Gabriel Verne, (Nantes, February 8, 1828-Amiens, March 24, 1905), a prominent French writer and pioneer of adventure and science fiction literature, is recognized for his visionary novels, where he combined scientific rigor with thrilling narrative. Works such as Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea, Journey to the Center of the Earth, and Around the World in Eighty Days not only entertain but also anticipated technological advances with astonishing accuracy.

A member of the Legion of Honor and one of the most translated authors in history, Verne influenced generations of readers, scientists, and writers. His stories, meticulously documented, remain a benchmark of universal literature, ideal for those seeking classics filled with imagination, adventure, and knowledge.

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