The True Story Of Hugh Noble's Flight (1873)

By Jane Hepplestone

Book Overview

The True Story Of Hugh Noble�������s Flight (1873) is a historical account written by Jane Hepplestone. The book tells the story of Hugh Noble, a Scottish aeronaut who attempted to fly across the Irish Sea in a hot air balloon in 1873. The flight was intended to be a demonstration of the potential of hot air balloons for transportation, but it ended in disaster when the balloon crashed into the sea, killing Noble and his companion. Hepplestone�������s book provides a detailed account of Noble�������s life and career, as well as the events leading up to the ill-fated flight. The author draws on contemporary newspaper reports, eyewitness accounts, and other primary sources to reconstruct the story. She also explores the broader historical context of ballooning in the 19th century, including the scientific and technological developments that made it possible.The True Story Of Hugh Noble�������s Flight is a fascinating and tragic tale of adventure and innovation, and a testament to the courage and determination of early aeronauts. It will appeal to anyone interested in the history of aviation, as well as those interested in the history of science and technology more broadly.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: 1165791749
• ISBN13: 9781165791743
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 296 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"