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The Greatest Adventure. The Balloonists' own epic tale of their round-the-world voyage.
Piccard, Bertrand
Summary
They could no longer be the first to climb Everest, reach the North and South Poles, sail around the globe, but they could be the first to fly around the world in a balloon - and they were.
They could no longer be the first to climb Everest, reach the North and South Poles, sail around the globe, but they could be the first to fly around the world in a balloon - and they were. Written by the pilots, this is the account of their epic success. They describe the difficulties they faced and overcame during this feat of endurance.
Perfect for fans of Air Sports, Sports, Hobbies & Games, History of Discovery & Exploration, Essays, Journals & Letters.
Highlights
- Easy to enjoy: 314 pages · Hardcover
- By Piccard, Bertrand
Details
- ISBN: 9780747271284
- Author: Piccard, Bertrand
- Format: Hardcover
- Pages: 314
- Language: English
- Publication date: 18 October 1999
- Condition: New
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Written by the pilots, this is the account of their epic success. They describe the difficulties they faced and overcame during this feat of endurance.
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