02256cam a22003373u 4500 63603 UtSlPG 20260610134450.0 m cr n 260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 G Lachambre, Henri, 1846-1904 Andrée and His Balloon Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2020 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2020-11-02 Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) "Andrée and His Balloon" by Henri Lachambre and Alexis Machuron is an exploratory narrative written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the fascinating expedition led by Salomon Andrée and his companions as they attempt to reach the North Pole in a hydrogen balloon. The book blends adventure, scientific exploration, and the profound challenges associated with venturing into the unknown in an inhospitable environment. The opening of the narrative introduces the reader to the ambitious balloon expedition launched on July 11, 1897, from Spitzbergen by Andrée and his crew, including Strindberg and Fraenkel. The atmosphere is filled with a mix of excitement and apprehension as the journey toward the North Pole commences, followed by anticipation regarding the fate of the explorers. Initial details highlight the challenges faced during preparations, including failed attempts due to adverse weather. The curiosity of the public regarding their fate serves as a backdrop, emphasizing both the quest for knowledge and the dangers inherent in such a pioneering venture. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Balloon ascensions North Pole Andrée, Salomon August, 1854-1897 Machuron, Alexis https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63603 104427 104427