Five Weeks in a Balloon

The novel tells the story of the adventurous expedition of Dr Fergusson, who, together with his friend Richard Kennedy and his servant Joe Wilson, undertook a research journey in the steerable balloon Victoria over the mainland of what was then unexplored Africa. After taking off from Zanzibar, they experienced many adventures with the African population, battled animals and the elements, explored the sources of the Nile, and overcame various difficulties and dangers.