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Name: Cinq semaines en ballon
Rating: 3.4 (5 reviews)
Author: Jules Verne

📘 Cinq semaines en ballon by Jules Verne

Jules Verne’s adventure recounts the daring journey of physician Dr. Fergusson and companions as they navigate the African continent by balloon over five weeks. The narrative intertwines scientific curiosity with survival, portraying the continent’s geography, flora and fauna, and the challenges posed by climate and local cultures.

First publish date: 1867

Genre: Science Fiction/Hard Science Fiction

Authors: Jules Verne

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