Remainder mark to base, no creases; Maps and table of previous round the world attempts. Account of the 1999 trip of the Breitling Orbiter 3, a 30,000 mile nineteen day adventure. 500gms weight; Remainder; Color Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 308 pages.

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Title

THE GREATEST ADVENTURE The Balloonists' Own Epic Tale of Their Round-The-World Voyage

Publisher

Headline Book, London

Publication Date

1999

Language

English

ISBN 10

0747271291

ISBN 13

9780747271291

Binding

Paperback

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Very Good

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They could no longer be the first to climb Everest, reach the North and South Poles, sail around the globe, but they could be the first to fly around the world in a balloon - and they were. Written by the pilots, this is the account of their epic success. They describe the difficulties they faced and overcame during this feat of endurance.

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'A terrific account' -- Guardian

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