The Greatest Adventure: The Balloonists' Own Epic Tale of Their Round-the-World Voyage
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Aerial odyssey; human endurance meets nature's caprice.
If you've ever wondered about the daring spirit of adventurers, "The Greatest Adventure" offers an intimate look into the trials and victories of circumnavigating the globe in a balloon. Piccard and Jones's tale is both exhilarating and harrowing, revealing the courage it takes to forge through the unknown. The authenticity of their experience, facing unimaginable challenges in the stratosphere, is sure to inspire and capture the imagination of anyone who dreams of great exploits.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
The Greatest Adventure: The Balloonists' Own Epic Tale of Their Round-the-World Voyage
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ISBN: 9780747264439
Publisher: Headline
Date of Publication: 2000-01-01
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 4.21
(rated by 75 readers)
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They could no longer be the first to climb Everest, reach the North and South Poles, sail around the globe, but they could be the first to fly around the world in a balloon - and they were. Written by the pilots, this is the account of their epic success. They describe the difficulties they faced and overcame during this feat of endurance.
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Aerial odyssey; human endurance meets nature's caprice.
If you've ever wondered about the daring spirit of adventurers, "The Greatest Adventure" offers an intimate look into the trials and victories of circumnavigating the globe in a balloon. Piccard and Jones's tale is both exhilarating and harrowing, revealing the courage it takes to forge through the unknown. The authenticity of their experience, facing unimaginable challenges in the stratosphere, is sure to inspire and capture the imagination of anyone who dreams of great exploits.
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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