Robur the Conqueror: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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Robur the Conqueror is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for Verne, Jules (1828–1905).
Catalogue synopsis
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"Robur the Conqueror" by Jules Verne is a science fiction novel published in 1886. When mysterious lights and flags appear worldwide atop famous landmarks, a brilliant inventor named Robur disrupts a flight enthusiasts' club meeting in Philadelphia. He kidnaps the president, secretary, and valet aboard his revolutionary flying machine, the Albatross, to prove the superiority of heavier-than-air flight. Their globe-spanning journey sparks conflict between technological progress and stubborn pride, leading to dramatic confrontations in the skies.
Book and edition facts
- Title: Robur the Conqueror
- Author credits: Verne, Jules (1828–1905)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Aeronautics -- Fiction
- Science fiction
Gutenberg collections
- Category: Adventure
- Category: French Literature
- Category: Novels
- Category: Science-Fiction & Fantasy
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