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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book relates the author's boyhood in Chatham, with a special focus on his interest and pioneering work in ballooning. Growing up in the port town with naval officers as neighbors, the author was fascinated by balloons from an early age. As a boy, he began experimenting with his own balloons and went on to become a noted balloonist in the mid-19th century. The author details the triumphs and challenges of his early work in the field of ballooning, as well as some of his other boyhood adventures. Through a close reading of this book, the reader gains insights into the development of ballooning, as well as an appreciation for the author's tenacity, courage, and passion for flight. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780282239954_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282239954
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9780282239954
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