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Crotchets In The Air

Crotchets In The Air

John Poole

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Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Historia
ISBN:
9781436816533
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Crotchets In The Air is a book written by John Poole in 1838. It is a humorous and lighthearted account of a balloon trip that the author took with a friend. The book is written in the form of a letter to another friend, and is filled with witty observations and amusing anecdotes about the experience of flying in a balloon. The author describes the thrill of ascending into the air, the beauty of the landscape from above, and the various mishaps and mishaps that occurred during the trip. Poole’s writing is engaging and entertaining, and provides a unique perspective on the early days of aviation. The book is a charming and delightful read for anyone interested in the history of flight or 19th century literature.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.

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