“Falling Upwards” by Richard Holmes is a heart-warming and inspiring book about the pioneers of ballooning. Holmes takes readers on a journey through the history of ballooning, from ambitious scientists who were the first to rise above the clouds, to the daring balloonists who risked their life to uncover the secrets of the planet.
From rival ballooners in the early days of the sport, to American entrepreneurs who made long-distance journeys, Holmes explores the fascinating and inspirational stories of these daring pioneers. He also delves into the personal stories of some of the most iconic balloonists, such as James Glaisher and the legendary escape from the siege of Paris.
Holmes’s writing is engaging and compelling, bringing the stories of these pioneers to life and leaving readers with a sense of awe and admiration for their courage and ingenuity. “Falling Upwards” is a must-read for anyone interested in history, science, or just those who love a good adventure story.
Электронная Книга «Falling Upwards» написана автором Richard Holmes в году.
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Язык: Английский
ISBN: 9780007467259
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NOW A MAJOR MOTION PICTURE STARRING FELICITY JONES AND EDDIE REDMAYNEA GUARDIAN BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A NEW STATESMAN BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A DAILY TELEGRAPH BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A NEW REPUBLIC BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR A TIME MAGAZINE TOP 10 NONFICTION BOOK OF 2013From ambitious scientists rising above the clouds to analyse the air to war generals floating across enemy lines, Richard Holmes takes to the air in this heart-lifting history of pioneer balloonists.Falling Upwards asks why they risked their lives, and how their flights revealed the secrets of our planet. The stories range from early ballooning rivals to the long-distance voyages of American entrepreneurs; from the legendary balloon escape from the Prussian siege of Paris to dauntless James Glaisher, who in the 1860s flew seven miles above the earth – without oxygen.Falling Upwards has inspired the Major Motion Picture The Aeronauts – in cinemas SOON.In a glorious fusion of history, art, science and biography, this is a book about what balloons give rise to: the spirit of discovery, and the brilliant humanity of recklessness, vision and hope.
