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100	1		_aBallantyne, R. M. _q(Robert Michael), _d1825-1894
245	1	0	_aUp in the Clouds: Balloon Voyages
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-06-06
508			_aProduced by Nick Hodson of London, England
520			_a"Up in the Clouds: Balloon Voyages" by R. M. Ballantyne is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book explores humanity's longstanding ambition to achieve flight, detailing early attempts to soar into the skies, including various mechanical inventions and the evolution of ballooning. By delving into the fanciful dreams and harsh realities of aeronautics, it presents a rich narrative filled with both failure and triumph in humanity’s quest to conquer the air. At the start of the book, the author sets the stage by discussing man's natural desire to fly, which has inspired individuals throughout history to attempt this ambitious endeavor. Ballantyne shares a series of anecdotes about early aviators, such as the Italian who tried to fly using wings, and details the impractical theories that led to spectacular failures. As he transitions into the history of ballooning, he recounts the experimental voyages leading to the first successful balloon flights, emphasizing the blend of imagination, scientific inquiry, and the often hilarious misunderstandings that characterized these pioneering efforts in aerial navigation. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBalloons
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21708
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