Five Weeks in a Balloon

About “Five Weeks in a Balloon”

"Five Weeks in a Balloon," published in 1863, was the first novel in Jules Verne's "Extraordinary Voyages" series. The story follows a 4,000-mile balloon journey over Africa, a trip that did not occur until later in the century. The novel combines adventure, comedy, and science fiction, featuring Verne's typical elements: humorous characters, a scientific invention, a suspenseful plot, and depictions of an unknown world. As part of the "Early Classics of Science Fiction" series, this critical edition includes notes, original illustrations, and a biography of Verne.