"The Wonders of Optics" by Fulgence Marion explores the intricate principles of light and vision, delving into the science behind optical phenomena. Marion, a prominent figure in the field, presents complex concepts in an accessible manner, making the book suitable for both enthusiasts and scholars. Through vivid illustrations and detailed explanations, he guides readers through the history of optics, the behavior of light, and the development of optical instruments. This work not only edu...

"Wonderful Balloon Ascents; Or, The Conquest of the Skies" by Fulgence Marion is an adventurous exploration of the early days of ballooning. The book captures the imagination with thrilling accounts of daring ascents and the pioneers who sought to conquer the skies. Marion's vivid descriptions transport readers to a time when the dream of flight was just beginning to take shape, showcasing the courage and ingenuity of those who dared to rise above the earth. The narrative is both informati...

In "Wonderful Balloon Ascents; Or, The Conquest of the Skies," Fulgence Marion masterfully captures the exhilarating spirit of early aeronautical exploration through a blend of lively narrative and scientific detail. The book, written in the mid 19th century, not only chronicles the thrilling adventures of ballooning but also situates them within the burgeoning framework of scientific inquiry and innovation of the era. Marion employs a vivid literary style, interspersing personal anecdotes...

Charles II was monarch of the three kingdoms of England, Scotland, and Ireland. Charles II's father, King Charles I, was executed at Whitehall on 30 January 1649, at the climax of the English Civil War. Although the Parliament of Scotland proclaimed Charles II King of Great Britain and Ireland in Edinburgh on 6 February 1649, the English Parliament instead passed a statute that made any such proclamation unlawful. England entered the period known as the English Interregnum or the English C...

Off on a Comet (French: Hector Servadac) is an 1877 science fiction novel by Jules Verne.The story starts with a comet called Gallia, that touches the Earth in its flight and collects a few small chunks of it. The disaster occurs on January 1 of the year 188x in the area around Gibraltar. On the territory that is carried away by the comet there remain a total of thirty-six people of French, English, Spanish and Russian nationality. These people do not realize at first what has happened, an...

All Around The Moon, first published in 1870, is the sequel to Verne's novel From the Earth To The Moon. The three passengers of the Columbiad space gun take off to their five-day journey to the moon. On their way to the moon and back, the astronauts face a lot of adventures and mishaps. Finally all hope seems lost when their projectile starts to fall towards the earth from more than 160.000 miles ...

Jules Verne - "A Winter Amid the Ice" (French: Un hivernage dans les glaces) is an 1855 short adventure story by Jules Verne.The story was first printed in AprilMay 1855 in the magazine Musee des familles. It was later reprinted by Pierre-Jules Hetzel in the collection Doctor Ox (1874), as part of the Voyages Extraordinaires series.

This carefully crafted ebook: “Madame Bovary + Salammbô + Sentimental Education (3 Unabridged Classics)” contains 3 books in one volume and is formatted for your eReader with a functional and detailed table of contents.Madame Bovary, written by Gustave Flaubert, was published in 1857. The story focuses on a doctor's wife, Emma Bovary, who has adulterous affairs and lives beyond her means in order to escape the banalities and emptiness of provincial life. Though the basic plot is rat...

This vintage book comprises a guide to some of the world's most beautiful antique clocks, complete with detailed descriptions, interesting stories, and comments on the history of these wonderful pieces. An interesting and informative guide, this book will appeal to those with a keen interest in historical clocks of note, and it is a book not to be missed by the discerning collector. The chapters of this volume include: Curious Griffin Clock—Water-Clock—Frankfort Clock—James I.’s Clockmaker...

Another classic converted by eBooksLib.com. He that would learn to fly must be brought up to the constant practice of it from his youth, trying first only to use his wings as a tame goose will do, so by degrees learning to rise higher till he attain unto skill and confidence.

"Dr. Ox's Experiment" is a short story by the French writer and pioneer of science-fiction, Jules Verne, published in 1872. It describes an experiment by one Dr. Ox and his assistant Gedeon Ygene. A prosperous scientist Dr. Ox offers to build a novel gas lighting system to an unusually stuffy Flemish town of Quiquendone. As the town bore no charges, the offer is gladly accepted. The hidden interest of Dr. Ox is however not lighting, but large scale experiment on effect of oxygen on plants,...

The short story is often viewed as an inferior relation to the Novel. But it is an art in itself. To take a story and distil its essence into fewer pages while keeping character and plot rounded and driven is not an easy task. Many try and many fail. In this series we look at short stories from many of our most accomplished writers. Miniature masterpieces with a lot to say. In this volume we examine some of the short stories of Jules Verne. When we think of Jules Verne we think of science ...