Balloon: An Authentic Narrative of the Aerial Voyage, of Mr. Sadler Across the Irish Channel, from Belvedere House, Drumcondra (1812)

""Balloon: An Authentic Narrative of the Aerial Voyage, of Mr. Sadler Across the Irish Channel, from Belvedere House, Drumcondra"" is a historical account of a remarkable hot air balloon flight that took place in 1812. The book is written by Windham William Sadler, the man who made the daring journey across the Irish Channel in the balloon. The narrative provides a detailed description of the preparations leading up to the voyage, including the construction of the balloon and the planning of the flight path. It also includes an account of the flight itself, with vivid descriptions of the sights and sounds experienced by Sadler during the journey.The book offers a glimpse into the early days of aviation, when balloon flights were still a novelty and a source of wonder for many people. It also provides a fascinating insight into the mind of a pioneering aviator, who was willing to take great risks in pursuit of his passion for flight.Overall, ""Balloon: An Authentic Narrative of the Aerial Voyage, of Mr. Sadler Across the Irish Channel, from Belvedere House, Drumcondra"" is a compelling read for anyone interested in the history of aviation or the human spirit of adventure and exploration.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.