Kort verhaal van eene aanmerkelijke luchtreis en nieuwe planeetontdekking
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"Kort verhaal van eene aanmerkelijke luchtreis en nieuwe planeetontdekking" is a fictional narrative likely written in the early 19th century. This tale follows an unnamed protagonist who embarks on an extraordinary aerial journey that leads to the discovery of new celestial bodies. The narrative explores themes of exploration, scientific curiosity, and the nature of existence beyond Earth. At the start of this tale, the narrator reflects on the historical significance of exploration,
likening their journey to those of great adventurers like Columbus. After a series of events that lead to the construction of an aerostat, the protagonist successfully ascends into the sky. Initial challenges arise as the character experiences dizziness and cold at high altitudes. Upon regaining composure, the narrator becomes acutely aware of their surroundings, noting the peculiarities of a foreign land, which they soon realize does not match any existing geography on Earth. As they attempt to understand their environment, the narrator contemplates the possibility of being on another celestial body and begins to observe the strange new world around them. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Bilderdijk, Willem, 1756-1831 |
|---|---|
| Title | Kort verhaal van eene aanmerkelijke luchtreis en nieuwe planeetontdekking |
| Credits |
Produced by André Engels, Harry Lamé and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 69.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PT: Language and Literatures: Germanic, Scandinavian, and Icelandic literatures |
| Subject | Science fiction |
| Subject | Voyages, Imaginary -- Fiction |
| Subject | Air travel -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 37522 |
| Release Date | Sep 24, 2011 |
| Last Update | Sep 27, 2011 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 311 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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