Around the World in 20 Days, The History of Our History-making Balloon Flight

Piccard, Bertrand - Jones, Brian

Published by John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York - Brisbane - Toronto, 1999

About this Item

In this dramatic and inspiring account, adventurers Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones, the pilots of the Breitling Orbiter 3 balloon, tell the remarkable story of their record-breaking, first-ever around-the-world balloon flight in March 1999, During their 30,000-mile voyage, they faced many unexpected challenges and near-disasters, including a harrowing six-and-a-half-day trip across the Pacific when the balfoon came dangerously close to plunging into the ocean, Using their logbook and journals, as well as photographs taken on-board, Piccard and Jones have brought their 20-day marathon flight vividly to life, capturing the emotion of their many moments of high tension, as well as the uplifting humor and camgraderie that helped them persevere. This is the tale of a great adventure that shows how two very different characters forged a unique relationship during the greatest challenge ot their lives. 307 p. many color photos.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Around the World in 20 Days, The History of Our History-making Balloon Flight
• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc., New York - Brisbane - Toronto
• Publication Date: 1999
• Binding: Softcover
• Condition: good condition