King of all balloons : the adventurous life of James Sadler, the first English aeronaut
Davies, Mark, 1955-2015
Books, Manuscripts
The dramatic stories of the early balloonists have been strangely neglected, their daring initial flights the first steps on mankind's journey to the skies and beyond. James Sadler was an extraordinary English pioneer who overcame many obstacles to achieve his dream of flying. Here, Mark Davies delves into the complex life of this astonishing adventurer, exploring the ups and the downs of his amazing career against the vivid backdrop of Georgian England.
Main title:
King of all balloons : the adventurous life of James Sadler, the first English aeronaut / Mark Davies ; foreword by Richard Branson ; afterword by Don Cameron MBE.
Author:
Davies, Mark, 1955-, author
Imprint:
Stroud, Gloucestershire : Amberley, 2015.Stroud, Gloucestershire : Amberley, 2015.
Collation:
320 pages, 16 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour), maps (black and white) ; 24 cm
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
9781445653082 (hbk)
Dewey class:
629.13322092629.13322629.133629.133DAV
Language:
English
BRN:
1809624