Andrée and His Balloon by Henri Lachambre and Alexis Machuron
"Andrée and His Balloon" by Henri Lachambre and Alexis Machuron is an exploratory narrative written in the late 19th century. This work chronicles the fascinating expedition led by Salomon Andrée and his companions as they attempt to reach the North Pole in a hydrogen balloon. The book blends adventure, scientific exploration, and the profound challenges associated with venturing into the unknown in an inhospitable environment. The opening of the narrative introduces the
reader to the ambitious balloon expedition launched on July 11, 1897, from Spitzbergen by Andrée and his crew, including Strindberg and Fraenkel. The atmosphere is filled with a mix of excitement and apprehension as the journey toward the North Pole commences, followed by anticipation regarding the fate of the explorers. Initial details highlight the challenges faced during preparations, including failed attempts due to adverse weather. The curiosity of the public regarding their fate serves as a backdrop, emphasizing both the quest for knowledge and the dangers inherent in such a pioneering venture. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lachambre, Henri, 1846-1904 |
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| Author | Machuron, Alexis |
| Title | Andrée and His Balloon |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.6 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits |
Produced by Peter Becker and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | G: Geography, Anthropology, Recreation |
| Subject | Balloon ascensions |
| Subject | North Pole |
| Subject | Andrée, Salomon August, 1854-1897 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 63603 |
| Release Date | Nov 2, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 149 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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