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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. This rare specimen of eloquence terminated with the following sonorous phrases bubblin 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. This rare specimen of eloquence terminated with the following sonorous phrases bubbling over with patriotism: “England has always marched at the head of nations” (for, the reader will observe, the nations always march at the head of each other), “by the intrepidity of her explorers in the line of geographical discovery.” (General assent). “Dr. Samuel Ferguson, one of her most glorious sons, will not reflect discredit on his origin.” (“No, indeed!” from all parts of the hall.) …more

Review ebook Five Weeks in a Balloon

The first of the Extraordinary Voyages, Five Weeks in a Baloon, opened one of the world’s most widely read literary series.
For this first trip, Jules Verne takes us to Africa, then an unexplored continent, to take Doctor Fergusson across the continent from east to west onboard a simple balloon, which was then the only means of air transport.
1862 was the “lighter than air” era, and significant discoveries in aeronautics remained must make. Jules Verne would later turn to the “heavier than air” by The first of the Extraordinary Voyages, Five Weeks in a Baloon, opened one of the world’s most widely read literary series.
For this first trip, Jules Verne takes us to Africa, then an unexplored continent, to take Doctor Fergusson across the continent from east to west onboard a simple balloon, which was then the only means of air transport.
1862 was the “lighter than air” era, and significant discoveries in aeronautics remained must make. Jules Verne would later turn to the “heavier than air” by having us board the Albatross and the Épouvante with Robur.
The five weeks necessary to cross Africa are the occasion of multiple adventures where the reader must hold in suspense until the final pose.
That’s a great adventure that paved the way for many others. …more