This is an OCR edition without illustrations or index. It may have numerous typos or missing text. However, purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original rare book from GeneralBooksClub.com. You can also preview excerpts from the book there. Purchasers are also entitled to a free trial membership in the General Books Club where they can select from more than a million books without charge. Original Published by: R. Bentley in 1871 in 452 pages; Subjects: Balloon ascensions; Juvenile Nonfiction / Transportation / Aviation; Technology & Engineering / Aeronautics & Astronautics; Transportation / General; Transportation / Aviation / General; Transportation / Aviation / History;.