Robur the Conqueror (1886 novel)

Robur the Conqueror is an 1886 French science fiction novel written by Jules Verne.
== Synopsis ==
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.Robur the Conqueror - Project Muse - Retrieved 10 April 2022
== Characters ==
* Uncle Prudent
* Phil Evans
* Robur
* Frycollin
== Links ==
* Robur the Conqueror on Wikipedia
* Robur the Conqueror on TV Tropes
== References ==
Category:Fiction
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Category:Real novels
Category:Real science fiction novels
Category:Real novels released in 1886
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