Balloons.
WONDERFUL BALLOON ASCENTS. From the French of F. Marion. With thirty illustrations on wood, many of them full page One volume 12mo. Printed on tinted paper $1 50
For specimen illustration see page 29.
This volume gives an interesting history of balloons and balloon voyages, written in an exceedingly readable and graphic style, which will commend itself to the reader.
The history of the balloon is fully narrated, from its first stages up to the present time, and the most memorable balloon voyages are herein described in a moat thrilling manner. The illustrations are exceedingly taken in character.
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"Written in a popular style and with illustrations that give completeness to the text,... beautifully illustrated, and will be a fascinating reading book, especially for the young,"—London Bookseller.
Wonderful Escapes.
WONDERFUL ESCAPES. Revised from the French of F. Bernard, and original chapters added by Richard Whiteing. With twenty-six full-page plates. One volume 12mo. Printed on tinted paper $1 50