Five Weeks in a Balloon (Paperback)

Five Weeks in a Balloon Paperback – August 1, 2006 by Jules Verne (Author), 1st World Library (Editor), 1stworld Library (Editor) There was a large audience assembled on the 14th of January, 1862, at the session of the Royal Geographical Society, No. 3 Waterloo Place, London. The president, Sir Francis M -, made an important communication to his colleagues, in an address that was frequently interrupted by applause. This rare specimen of eloquence terminated with the following sonorous phrases bubbling over with patriotism: "England has always marched at the head of nations" (for, the reader will observe, the nations always march at the head of each other), "by the intrepidity of her explorers in the line of geographical discovery." (General assent). "Dr. Samuel Ferguson, one of her most glorious sons, will not reflect discredit on his origin." ("No, indeed!" from all parts of the hall.) "The S&H cost of this item is to be paid in cash (not trade) and will be invoiced separately. The exact cost will vary depending on how much you purchase in a single order and where the order will be shipped. This item is stored in our South Beloit, IL warehouse and this item IS ELIGIBLE FOR A COMBINED SHIPPING DISCOUNT. This means if you order multiples of this item or you add other items to your order that also ship from our South Beloit, IL warehouse, your shipping cost on a per unit basis will most likely decrease because chances are we will be able to ship all the items on your order in the same box to save you money. Additionally, if you are local to South Beloit, IL - you can pickup your order in person for free (no S&H charges). If viewing our other items listed on the marketplace, please look at the bottom of the description to see if the item explicitly states it is ELIGIBLE FOR A COMBINED SHIPPING DISCOUNT. If you do not see this phrase on our listing, the item may not be able to be shipped in the same box as this item. Please call or text Mike with questions about S&H charges at 608-312-8252. Your item will not be set aside or reserved or ship until your S&H has been paid. Items are cross-posted for our cash customers and if there is a significant time delay to pay your S&H, the item may run out of stock." Created By: Jayde Location: Jason Room AMZ-MF Shelf #R1DII ASIN: 1421821605