The Blue Balloon: A Tale Of The Shenandoah Valley (1896)

By Reginald Horsley

Book Overview

The Blue Balloon: A Tale Of The Shenandoah Valley is a novel written by Reginald Ernest Horsley and first published in 1896. The story is set in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia during the American Civil War and follows the journey of a young boy named Jack and his adventures with a mysterious blue balloon. As Jack navigates the dangers and uncertainties of war, he discovers the balloon has the power to transport him through time and space. With the help of the balloon, Jack witnesses pivotal moments in history and gains a deeper understanding of the world around him. Throughout the novel, Horsley weaves together themes of adventure, history, and coming-of-age as Jack learns about the complexities of war and the importance of standing up for what is right. The Blue Balloon remains a beloved classic in children's literature and continues to captivate readers of all ages with its timeless message of courage and perseverance.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: 1120730058
• ISBN13: 9781120730053
• Release Date: November 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 286 Pages
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"