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""Up In The Clouds"" is a novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story follows the adventures of two young brothers, Jack and Peter, who are fascinated by hot air balloons. When they meet a French balloonist named Paul, they are thrilled to learn that he is planning a daring expedition... Read Full Overview

"Up in the Clouds" from R. M. Ballantyne. Scottish author of juvenile fiction who wrote more than 100 books (1825-1894).

It is man's nature to soar intellectually, and it seems to have been his ambition from earliest ages to soar physically. Every one in health knows, or at some period of life must have known, that upward bounding of the spirit which induces a longing for the possession of wings,... Read Full Overview

""Up in the Clouds: Balloon Voyages"" by R. M. Ballantyne is an adventurous tale that captures the thrill of ballooning and exploration. The story follows a group of intrepid characters who embark on a series of exciting aerial journeys, navigating the challenges and wonders... Read Full Overview

Every one in health knows, or at some period of life must have known, that upward bounding of the spirit which induces a longing for the possession of wings, that the material body might be wafted upwards into those blue realms of light, which are so attractive to the eye and... Read Full Overview

Every one in health knows, or at some period of life must have known, that upward bounding of the spirit which induces a longing for the possession of wings, that the material body might be wafted upwards into those blue realms of light, which are so attractive to the eye and... Read Full Overview

Reproduction of the original: Up in the Clouds by R.M Ballantyne

Robert Michael Ballantyne (24 April 1825 - 8 February 1894) was a Scottish author of juvenile fiction who wrote more than 100 books. He was also an accomplished artist, and exhibited some of his water-colours at the Royal Scottish Academy. In 1848 he published his first book... Read Full Overview

It is man's nature to soar intellectually, and it seems to have been his ambition from earliest ages to soar physically. Every one in health knows, or at some period of life must have known, that upward bounding of the spirit which induces a longing for the possession of wings,... Read Full Overview

It is man's nature to soar intellectually, and it seems to have been his ambition from earliest ages to soar physically. Every one in health knows, or at some period of life must have known, that upward bounding of the spirit which induces a longing for the possession of wings,... Read Full Overview

Up In The Clouds is a thrilling adventure novel written by R.M. Ballantyne. The story follows the protagonist, Dick Varley, as he embarks on a journey to explore the uncharted regions of the world. Varley, a young and ambitious man, is determined to discover new lands and make... Read Full Overview