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“alexis machuron”

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  • Andree and His Balloon

    by Henri Lachambre; Alexis Machuron ...
    "Andree and His Balloon" is a captivating tale that follows the adventurous spirit of a young boy named Andree, who dreams of soaring high above the clouds. With the help of his friends, he constructs a colorful balloon that symbolizes freedom and exploration. The story beautifully illustrates themes of friendship, courage, and the joy of discovery, as Andree embarks on a journey that takes him ... Read more

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  • Andrée's Balloon Expedition in Search of the North Pole

    by Henri Lachambre, Alexis Machuron ...
    In the 21st century - the age of the budget airline - where quick and reliable air travel is available to a large segment of society, it seems hard to comprehend that it is less than 250 years since the first human took to the skies. Although the wing of the bird seemed like the most obvious natural mechanism to attempt replicate, it was actually contained hot air, as demonstrated by the ... Read more

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  • Andreé and His Balloon

    by Henri Lachambre, Alexis Machuron ...
    Andrée and His Balloon is a captivating chronicle of human ambition, scientific endeavor, and tragic heroism, centered on the ill-fated 1897 Arctic expedition led by Swedish engineer Salomon August Andrée. Henri Lachambre, a French balloon manufacturer and aeronaut, played a key role in the story by constructing the hydrogen balloon Örnen ("The Eagle") that carried Andrée and his companions into ... Read more

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  • Andrée and His Balloon

    An Anthology of Arctic Balloon Exploration and Human Resilience

    by Henri Lachambre, Alexis Machuron ...
    Andrée and His Balloon is a fascinating anthology that deftly explores the multi-faceted themes of exploration, ambition, and the human spirit's unyielding quest for knowledge. Compiled by Henri Lachambre and Alexis Machuron, this collection brings together a tapestry of literary styles, from detailed technical descriptions to emotive narratives, set against the backdrop of the late 19th-century ... Read more

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  • Andrée and His Balloon

    Enriched edition.

    by Henri Lachambre, Alexis Machuron, Oliver Wilcox ...
    Andrée and His Balloon delves into the bold and often perilous world of balloon aviation at the dawn of the 20th century, capturing the adventurous spirit and societal fascination with this innovative mode of travel. This anthology showcases a variety of literary styles, from detailed technical descriptions to emotive narratives, reflecting the era's dual admiration and skepticism of technological ... Read more

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    The Epic Adventure of a Visionary Explorer

    by Fridtjof Nansen ...
    "If Outside magazine had been around during the first turn of the century, Fridtjof Nansen would have been its No. 1 cover boy."-The Chicago Sun-Times In September of 1893, Norwegian zoologist Fridtjof Nansen and crew manned the schooner Fram, intending to drift, frozen in the Arctic pack-ice, to the North Pole. When it became clear that they would miss the pole, Nansen and companion Hjalmar ... Read more

    $12.99 USD

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  • Works Of Jules Verne: A Journey To The Center Of The Earth, From The Earth To The Moon, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under The Sea, Around The World In Eighty Days & More (Mobi Collected Works)

    by Jules Verne ...
    This collection was designed for optimal navigation on eReaders and other electronic devices. It is indexed alphabetically, chronologically and by category, making it easier to access individual books and stories. This collection offers lower price, the convenience of a one-time download, and it reduces the clutter in your digital library. All books included in this collection feature a ... Read more

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  • Journey to the Center of the Earth

    by Jules Verne ...
    Series series Extraordinary Voyages
    A proto-science fiction masterpiece about a daring mission into the bowels of the Earth, with an introduction by award-winning author Kim Stanley RobinsonThe intrepid Professor Lindenbrock embarks upon the strangest expedition of the nineteenth century: a journey down an extinct Icelandic volcano to the Earth’s very core. In his quest to penetrate the planet’s primordial secrets, the geologist ... Read more

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  • Jules Verne: 25 Greatest Books in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)

    Enriched edition. Science Fiction and Action & Adventure Classics

    by Jules Verne, Colton Marsh2 ...
    Translated by Lewis Page Mercier, W. G. Hanna, W.H.G. Kingston, Eleanor E. King, Frederick Amadeus Malleson, George Makepeace Towle, N. D'Anvers, Virginia Champlin, A. Estoclet0 ...
    Jules Verne's '25 Greatest Books in One Volume (Illustrated Edition)' showcases the genius of one of the most renowned authors in the science fiction genre. Known for his vivid imagination and futuristic vision, Verne's literary style combines adventure, technology, and exploration. The collection spans a wide range of themes from underwater travel in '20,000 Leagues Under the Sea' to space ... Read more

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  • The Narrative of Arthur Gordon Pym of Nantucket

    by Edgar Allan Poe ...
    Arthur Gordon Pym is a stowaway on the Nantucket whaling ship Grampus. During his journey he endures shipwreck, mutiny, starvation and cannibalism. Arthur is saved by the crew of Jane Guy and continues his adventures further south, eventually reaching the South Pole.Edgar Allan Poe is an essential figure in literature, as well as in the international bestseller The Map of the Sky byFélix J. Palma. ... Read more

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  • The Jules Verne Anthology

    45 Complete Works: 29 Voyages Extraordinaires, 6 Other Novels, 9 Short Stories and 1 Non-Fiction.

    by Jules Verne ...
    Series series Classic Fiction
    The Jules Verne Anthology contains 45 individual works by Jules Verne, the peerless master of science fiction.Included are 29 complete novels from the celebrated series "Voyages Extraordinaires" (such as 'Journey to the Centre of the Earth' and 'Round the World in 80 Days'), plus 6 more entire novels, 9 rare short stories, and also Jules Verne's magisterial historical work detailing the lives of ... Read more

    $2.99 USD

  • Eyewitness Accounts With Scott in the Antarctic

    by Herbert Ponting ...
    Series series Eyewitness Accounts
    'Mr Ponting has it in his power greatly to delight!' Lady Kathleen Scott Herbert Ponting was the photographer on Captain Scott's Terra Nova expedition to the Antarctic in 1910 - 13. Based at the expedition hut at Cape Evans, Ponting spent the summers studying the continent's wildlife and landscape. He records close encounters with orcas and leopard seals on the ice at Cape Evans, expeditions to ... Read more

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