Robur the Conqueror: a science fiction novel by Jules Verne, published in 1886 and also known as The Clipper of the Clouds

Robur the Conqueror

By Jules Verne

• Robur the Conqueror (French: Robur-le-Conquérant) is a science fiction novel by Jules Verne, published in 1886. It is also known as The Clipper of the Clouds. It has a sequel, Master of the World, which was published in 1904.The story begins with strange lights and sounds, including blaring trumpet music, reported in the skies all over the world. The events are capped by the mysterious appearance of black flags with gold suns atop tall historic landmarks s...