Per luchtballon naar de Zuidpool by Wladyslaw Uminski
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"Per luchtballon naar de Zuidpool" by Wladyslaw Uminski is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story follows Captain Ford and his companions as they embark on a daring journey to explore the South Pole using a newly invented lightweight and powerful balloon designed by the Polish engineer Gromski. With elements of adventure and exploration, the book explores human ambition and the quest to conquer the unknown. The opening of
the novel introduces Captain Ford, who is fascinated by an article about Gromski's innovative balloon that can traverse great distances and withstand harsh conditions. After a lively discussion with his subordinate, James, Ford makes plans to acquire the balloon, which sparks excitement about the possibilities of an expedition to the pole. As the plot progresses, we also get to know Gromski, who is initially hesitant but ultimately enthusiastic about joining Ford and James on their ambitious quest. The narrative sets the stage for their daring trip, marked by intrigue and the promise of discovery, while establishing themes of bravery and innovation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Uminski, Wladyslaw, 1865-1954 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Andriessen, Simon Jacob, 1831-1901 |
| Uniform Title | Balonem do Bieguna. Dutch |
| Title | Per luchtballon naar de Zuidpool |
| Credits |
Produced by Jeroen Hellingman and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net/ for Project Gutenberg |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 71.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | Dutch |
| LoC Class | PG: Language and Literatures: Slavic (including Russian), Languages and Literature |
| Subject | Voyages, Imaginary |
| Subject | Balloons -- Fiction |
| Subject | Antarctica -- Aerial exploration -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 62504 |
| Release Date | Jun 28, 2020 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 331 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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