King of All Balloons: The Adventurous Life of James Sadler, the First English Aeronaut

by Mark Davies

Book Overview

The daring flights of the early balloonists that were the first steps on mankind's upward journey to the Moon and beyond have been strangely neglected, and their names have been largely forgotten. This book helps to redress that situation. James Sadler was an extraordinary English pioneer who overcame many obstacles to achieve his dream of flying. Born the son of an Oxford pastry cook in 1753, he defied his lowly upbringing to become the first Englishman...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1445653087
• ISBN13: 9781445653082
• Release Date: November 2015
• Publisher: Amberley Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.3" x 5.9" x 9.3"