by Windham William Sadler (Author)
Balloon: An Authentic Narrative Of The Aerial Voyage, Of Mr. Sadler Across The Irish Channel, From Belvedere House, Drumcondra (1812) is a historical account written by Windham William Sadler. The book details Sadler's experience of flying across the Irish Channel in a hot air balloon, which took place in 1812. The narrative provides a vivid description of the journey, including the preparations for the flight, the ascent, and the sights and sounds that Sadler encountered during his journey. The book also includes detailed illustrations and diagrams of the balloon and its mechanisms, as well as a discussion of the scientific principles behind hot air ballooning. Overall, Balloon provides an intriguing insight into the early days of aviation and the pioneering spirit of those who sought to conquer the skies.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
Number of Pages: 28
Dimensions: 0.07 x 11 x 8.5 IN
Publication Date: September 10, 2010