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The Balloonist
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Author : MacDonald Harris
language : en
Publisher: ABRAMS
Release Date : 2012-11-06
The Balloonist written by MacDonald Harris and has been published by ABRAMS this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-11-06 with Fiction categories.
The acclaimed novel of love, ambition, and Arctic adventure “told with fin de siecle elegance”—with an introduction by Philip Pullman (Kirkus Reviews). It is July 1897, at the northernmost reach of the inhabited world. Swedish inventor Gustav Crispin is determined to become the first person to set foot on the North Pole, and return, borne by hot air balloon. Making the expedition with two companions—an American journalist and a young, French-speaking adventurer—all three climb into the small wicker gondola and cuts the ropes. But as Gustav pursues his history-making ambition, and their flimsy balloon is battered by Arctic winds, his mind returns again and again to his fraught romance with the beautiful Luisa. Nominated for the National Book Award in 1977, The Balloonist was hailed by Mary Renault as a “tour de force.” The story of Gustav Crispin is “chilling and comic by turn . . . An unusual mixture of Arctic adventure and Parisian love story with philosophic overtones” (Kirkus Reviews).
The Balloonist
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Author : MacDonald Harris
language : en
Publisher: Farrar Straus Giroux
Release Date : 1976
The Balloonist written by MacDonald Harris and has been published by Farrar Straus Giroux this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976 with Ballooning categories.
The Balloonist
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Author : James Long
language : en
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Release Date : 2014-11-06
The Balloonist written by James Long and has been published by Simon and Schuster this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-11-06 with Fiction categories.
Lieutenant Willy Fraser, formerly of the Royal Flying Corps, has been delegated the most dangerous job on the Western Front - a balloon observer hanging under a gasbag filled with explosive hydrogen, four thousand feet above the Ypres Salient, anchored by a slender cable. Swept across enemy lines after his balloon is damaged, Willy is hidden by Belgian farmers, whom he grows close to during his stay. With their aid, he manages to escape across the flooded delta at the English Channel and return to his duties. But once he's back in the air, spotting for artillery and under attack, Willy is forced to make an impossible decision that threatens the life of the woman he has come to love.
The Balloonist
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Author : Steve Poleskie
language : en
Publisher: Frederic C. Beil Publisher
Release Date : 2007
The Balloonist written by Steve Poleskie and has been published by Frederic C. Beil Publisher this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007 with Aeronautical engineers categories.
Thaddeus Sobieski Coulincourt Lowe (1823-1913) was called by Carl Sandburg 'the most shot-at man of the Civil War'. A flamboyant showman, dedicated scientist, and starry-eyed dreamer, Lowe, soon after the outbreak of the Civil War, went to the federal government with a view to convincing the authorities in the use of balloons for observation purposes. He eventually was made chief of the aeronautic department and rendered valuable service to the Army of the Potomac during the war. Hovering over the battlefield, observing the action from his hot-air balloon, Lowe is considered by many to be the founder of the US Air Force. Besides aeronautics, Lowe also made contributions in the fields of meteorology, cartography, military science, aerial photography, metallurgy, and railroading. This historical novel is the story of Lowe's struggle, trials and tribulations, and sheer perseverance in promoting the interest of science. With a fast-paced plot, crisp dialogue, and strongly developed characters, Stephen Poleskie has aptly captured Lowe's life and achievements in this highly readable book.
Brock The Balloonist
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Author : John Patience
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2019
Brock The Balloonist written by John Patience and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with Balloonists categories.
Brock The Balloonist
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Author :
language : en
Publisher: Crescent
Release Date : 1985-08-27
Brock The Balloonist written by and has been published by Crescent this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1985-08-27 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
Sky Sailors
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Author : David L. Bristow
language : en
Publisher: Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Release Date : 2014-05-13
Sky Sailors written by David L. Bristow and has been published by Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR) this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2014-05-13 with Juvenile Nonfiction categories.
For more than a century before airplanes, people explored the sky in balloons. From 1783 to the early 1900s, aeronauts flew into storms, crossed large bodies of water, sailed over enemy armies, and soared to deadly altitudes. Illustrated in full color with dramatuc period artwork, Sky Sailors by David L. Bristow presents the stories of the pioneers of human flight, such as daredevil Sophie Blanchard from Napoleon's France, and Salomon Andree, who lead an aerial assault on the North Pole in 1897.
The Big Book Of Balloon Art
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Author : Gerry Giovinco
language : en
Publisher: Courier Dover Publications
Release Date : 2019-09-18
The Big Book Of Balloon Art written by Gerry Giovinco and has been published by Courier Dover Publications this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019-09-18 with Crafts & Hobbies categories.
The easiest-to-follow and most comprehensive balloon-sculpting treasury available, this amazing book is packed with over 100 unique designs. Gerry Giovinco presents step-by-step cartoons and schematics that anyone can use to recreate these sculptures. You can start out small with a one-balloon dog and a princess hat and build up to a monkey in a tree, an intricate motorcycle, and reproductions of classic cartoon characters. Gerry clearly explains and shows the sizes of the bubbles you'll need to make as you build your sculpture from the knot up, and he demonstrates the unique folds and twists that result in finished works of art — and instant smiles. Gerry Giovinco is an acclaimed artist, cartoonist, and entertainer. In his clown persona, Captain Visual, he performs and teaches the craft of balloon sculpting throughout the country. The Big Book of Balloon Art is simple enough for kids, and it's great for parents and teachers too. Even seasoned performers will find it a practical and fun-filled way to improve their skills.
The Balloon Book
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Author : Paul Fillingham
language : en
Publisher: David McKay Company
Release Date : 1977
The Balloon Book written by Paul Fillingham and has been published by David McKay Company this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with Games & Activities categories.
The Balloonist
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Author : Ivan Mario Todorov
language : en
Publisher: Independently Published
Release Date : 2024-02-13
The Balloonist written by Ivan Mario Todorov and has been published by Independently Published this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2024-02-13 with Juvenile Fiction categories.
Elliot Chunley leads the gang with 'no-face' on a daring heist.