Robur the Conqueror

Published in 1886, Verne's Robur the Conqueror is also known as The Clipper of the Clouds. The story revolves around the heroics Robur, who tries to prove that an object can fly even if it is heavier than the air. Robur embarks on an exciting journey around the world on the protagonist's flying machine and his efforts to prove the worth of his theory and the marvel of his invention.