Five Weeks in a Balloon is not only the first installment in Jules Vernes celebrated Voyages Extraordinaires series but also the first of Vernes works to earn him widespread popularity as a writer of science fiction and adventure novels. Following his invention of an ingenious new air balloon capable of longdistance flight Dr. Samuel Fergusson embarks on the adventure of a lifetime with his trusted servant Joe and loyal friend Dick Kennedy. As they make their way through air across the unexplored regions of Africa they attempt to do what has never been done before discover the source of the Nile. On the way they must overcome extreme thirst withstand assaults from hostile tribes and stage a series of daring rescues and brilliant escapes. Jules Vernes Five Weeks in a Balloon is a classic novel of hope and determination that asks todays reader to take to the air if only for a short time in search of what must always defy belief. Published in France in 1863 Five Weeks in a Balloon was translated for Englishspeaking audiences in 1869. This marked the beginning of an illustrious and lucrative career for Verne whose works have inspired scientists writers and filmmakers for over a century. The novel is a curious mix of fantasy and reality referencing the journeys of reallife adventurers while imagining an innovative and asyetunperfected form of exploration the longdistance hot air balloon. While Five Weeks in a Balloon endures as an exciting and adventurous text it also provides a unique perspective on the intersection of nineteenthcentury science literature and the exploration and colonization of Africa. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript this new edition of Jules Vernes Five Weeks in a Balloon is a classic novel reimagined for modern readers. Since our inception in 2020 Mint Editions has kept sustainability and innovation at the forefront of our mission. Each and every Mint Edition title gets a fresh professionally typeset manuscri