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The Aeronauts

By: James Glaisher
Narrated by: Antony Ferguson
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In 1862, ambitious scientist James Glaisher set out to do the impossible: ascend higher into the skies than ever before to establish his groundbreaking research.

Glaisher’s death-defying journey forms the story of the major motion picture The Aeronauts, starring Eddie Redmayne as Glaisher and Felicity Jones as his balloon companion, Amelia Wren. Written in his own words, The Aeronauts chronicles Glaisher’s incredible flights and discoveries first hand, as well as his observations on the pioneers who came before and inspired him.

Includes an introduction by Professor Liz Bentley, Chief Executive at the Royal Meteorological Society, of which Glaisher was a founding member in 1850.

©2019 Professor Liz Bentley (Foreword) (P)2019 Blackstone Publishing
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More like a document than a story

I slogged through this book after watching the recent movie by the same name. It was like reading a document instead of being a story. there were occasional fun tidbits but it's a dry read. Not a total waste of time, but don't expect drama or excitement.

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