Publisher's Synopsis
The Clipper of the Clouds is a novel written by the French author Jules Verne and first published in 1887. The story follows the adventures of a group of travelers who embark on a journey aboard a revolutionary new airship designed to cross the Atlantic Ocean. The ship, named the Albatross, is powered by a new type of engine that allows it to fly at incredible speeds and heights, making it the first true ""clipper of the clouds.""The crew of the Albatross includes the ship's inventor, Robur, as well as a journalist named John Strock and his assistant, Frycollin. As the ship makes its way across the ocean, the crew encounters a number of challenges, including storms, mechanical failures, and even a mutiny. Along the way, they explore remote islands, encounter strange creatures, and engage in thrilling battles with rival airships.The Clipper of the Clouds is a classic adventure novel that showcases Verne's vivid imagination and his fascination with technology and exploration. It is a thrilling tale that has inspired countless works of science fiction and remains a beloved classic to this day.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
