Aeronautics and Aircraft
One saw a shipwreck come in view.
The two colleagues were able to see an immense city. (from the deck of the Albatross).
Tom Turner is introduced. Another example of a major character being depicted before his introduction in the text, in this case not until Chapter VII...
An unsurpassable repast. Verne anticipates the sumptuous accomodation provided for early aerial passengers. His heroes always manage to eat well on...
Verne's flying machine, the Albatross, uses 37 helicopter-like propellers for lift. Verne apparently was not familiar with the new study of...
The Albatross rejoins the Go Ahead. Verne uses balloons to resupply the Albatross, his flying machine.
The third ascent was terminated by a grand fall. Here the picture illustrates an exciting moment in the story.
Title Page of 1st 1886 Edition. Hetzel wanted his books to include "Education" as well as "Recreation".
Frontispiece Showing Robur in his Flying Machine.
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