5,000 Miles In A Balloon (1907)

By Frgs Frank Hedges Butler

Book Overview

""5,000 Miles In A Balloon"" is a classic adventure novel written by Frank Hedges Butler in 1907. The story follows the journey of three intrepid explorers - Dr. Ferguson, his friend Dick Kennedy, and a Frenchman named Joe - as they attempt to cross the African continent in a hot air balloon. The trio faces a number of challenges along the way, including fierce storms, hostile tribes, and treacherous terrain. As they make their way across the continent, they encounter a variety of exotic animals and landscapes, including vast deserts, dense jungles, and towering mountains. The novel is filled with thrilling action, suspenseful moments, and vivid descriptions of the African landscape. It is a timeless tale of adventure and exploration that will captivate readers of all ages.With Contributions By The Princess Di Teano, The Honorable Mrs. Assheton Harbord, Mrs. Iltid Nicholl, Lord Northcliffe, And Others.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164516108
• ISBN13: 9781164516101
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.36 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.5" x 11.0"