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

Englisch

Stroud, Gloucestershire : Amberley [2015], 2015

320 Seiten : Illustrationen, Porträts, Karten, genealogische Tafel ; 24 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 311-313) and index

1-445-65308-7, 978-1-4456-5308-2

Weitere Ausgaben: 978-1-4456-5309-9

*Sadler, James *1751-1828* / Großbritannien / Freiballonsport / Ballonfahrt

*Sadler, James -- 1751-1828 ; Ballooning -- Great Britain -- History ; Balloonists -- Great Britain -- Biography

Klassifikation der Library of Congress: TL620.S3

Dewey Dezimal-Klassifikation: [23] 629.13322092

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

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