King of all balloons: the adventurous life of James Sadler, the first English aeronaut

The dramatic stories of the early balloonists have been strangely neglected, their daring initial flights the first steps on mankind's journey to the skies and beyond. James Sadler was an extraordinary English pioneer who overcame many obstacles to achieve his dream of flying. Here, Mark Davies...

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Hauptverfasser: Davies, Mark 1955- (VerfasserIn), Branson, Richard 1950- (VerfasserIn), Cameron, Don 1939- (VerfasserIn)
Format: Buch
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: Stroud, Gloucestershire Amberley [2015]
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Zusammenfassung:The dramatic stories of the early balloonists have been strangely neglected, their daring initial flights the first steps on mankind's journey to the skies and beyond. James Sadler was an extraordinary English pioneer who overcame many obstacles to achieve his dream of flying. Here, Mark Davies delves into the complex life of this astonishing adventurer, exploring the ups and the downs of his amazing career against the vivid backdrop of Georgian England
Beschreibung:Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-313) and index
Beschreibung:320 Seiten, 16 ungezählte Seiten Bildtafeln Illustrationen, Porträts, Karten, genealogische Tafel 24 cm
ISBN:9781445653082
1445653087

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