King of All Balloons by Mark Davies
The fascinating world of the first Englishman to fly is a true homage to our national desire to reach for the skies.
‘Sadler’s contribution to the noble causes of adventure and exploration deserves much greater recognition’ * Sir Richard Branson *
‘A long-overdue tribute to an ingenious and courageous British innovator.’ * Don Cameron MBE *
‘A long-overdue tribute to an ingenious and courageous British innovator.’ * Don Cameron MBE *
Mark is an Oxford local historian and guide, with a special interest in the history and literature of the non-University aspects of the city, and has written and published several local interest books. This interest in the history of the ‘Town’ of Oxford, as opposed to the 'Gown', is one reason why the story of the pastry cook turned scientist James Sadler appealed to him so much. Sir Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group, is a businessman, investor and entrepreneur. He holds Guinness World Records for crossing the Atlantic by hot-air balloon in 1987 and crossing the Pacific by hot-air balloon in 1999. Don Cameron MBE is a Scottish balloonist and founder of Cameron Balloons, the largest manufacturer of hot-air balloons in the world.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781445653082 |
| ISBN 10 | 1445653087 |
| Title | King of All Balloons |
| Author | Mark Davies |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Amberley Publishing |
| Year published | 2015-11-15 |
| Number of pages | 320 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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