The Clipper Of The Clouds (1887) : Kessinger Publishing : 9781104574178 : 1104574179 : 10 May 2009 : ""The Clipper of the Clouds"" is a science fiction novel written by the renowned French author Jules Verne and originally published in 1887. The story follows the adventures of a young inventor named Robur, who creates a revolutionary aircraft called the Albatross that can fly through the skies at incredible speeds. Robur is fiercely proud of his invention and believes that it represents the future of transportation. However, his enthusiasm is not shared by everyone, and he soon finds himself at odds with a group of skeptics who are determined to prove that his machine is nothing more than a dangerous and impractical toy. Despite the challenges he faces, Robur remains determined to prove his critics wrong and to demonstrate the true potential of his remarkable invention. Along the way, he encounters a host of exciting challenges and adventures, including battles with pirates, encounters