Overview
Considered Vernes’s first success, this book is known for its scientific authenticity and fanciful adventure. The story begins with a scholar and explorer, Dr. Samuel Fergusson, accompanied by his employee and a hunter, who take a hot air balloon voyage across the African continent. There, they engage in many conflicts and adventures with natives and the environment.
Author Biography
Jules Verne is an author, often regarded as a giant in the adventure genre and the “father of science fiction.” He is best known for his novels, Veinte mil leguas de viaje submarine, De la tierra a la luna, and Viaje al centro de la tierra.