Jules Verne

Five Weeks in a Balloon - A Voyage of Exploration and Discovery in Central Africa

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Produktbeschreibung

This vintage book contains Jules Verne's "Five Weeks in a Balloon". It is a satire of the myriad books on African travel contemporary with its publication - although so far as the landscape, inhabitants, animals, and features of the countries are described, it is completely accurate. An abundantly amusing and interesting tale, this is a book that will entertain a wide range of readers, and one that would make for a worthy addition to any bookshelf. Jules Gabriel Verne (1828 - 1905) was a famous French writer renowned for his adventure novels and his considerable influence on the development of science fiction. Other books by this author include: "Journey to the Centre of the Earth" (1864) and "Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea" (1870). This vintage book is being republished now in an affordable, modern edition, complete with a specially commissioned new biography of the author.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Freeman Press
• Seitenzahl: 440
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 2011
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 26mm
• Gewicht: 617g
• ISBN-13: 9781446521298
• ISBN-10: 144652129X
• Artikelnr.: 33180290

Autorenporträt

Jules Verne (1828-1905) is widely regarded as one of the most important French writers in literary history. His surrealist work was influential in the literary avant-garde and in 1979 he became the second most translated author in the world. He's well-known for his science fiction work and for his adventure novels. His books are considered to have helped inspire the steampunk genre.

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