EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 7 MIN
Five Weeks in a Balloon Chapter 9
from The Jules Verne Library · host Jules Verne
In which the Resolute approaches the Cape of Good Hope, and the genial Joe captivates the seamen with fanciful tales of celestial voyages, painting distant planets as wondrous destinations for future travellers. Meanwhile, an engrossing discourse unfolds aboard, debating the elusive art of steering balloons and the ingenious secret held by the doctor to sustain their ascent without exhausting precious gas.
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In which the Resolute approaches the Cape of Good Hope, and the genial Joe captivates the seamen with fanciful tales of celestial voyages, painting distant planets as wondrous destinations for future travellers. Meanwhile, an engrossing discourse unfolds aboard, debating the elusive art of steering balloons and the ingenious secret held by the doctor to sustain their ascent without exhausting precious gas.
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