Robur the Conqueror

First complete English translation of Jules Verne's classic novel of flight

At the Weldon Institute in Philadelphia, a mob of zealous balloon enthusiasts plans to conquer the sky in a state—of—the—art dirigible. When a stranger, the mysterious Robur, declares that the future belongs not to balloons but to heavier—than—air flying machines, the Institute scornfully dismisses the idea. But Robur demands vengeance—and has a unique flying machine that will allow him to take it.

By turns an impassi...