A Columbus of Space by Garrett P. Serviss - Audiobook

A Columbus of Space by Garrett P. Serviss.
Read in English by Mark Nelson.
A classic science fiction adventure in the style of and dedicated to the readers of Jules Verne. An independent scientist discovers the secret of “inter-atomic energy”, and with it builds a craft which carries himself and three friends to Venus, where they discover the dwellers of the dark side, incredible floating cities, and peril at every turn. (Summary by Mark Nelson)