Sky sailors
David Bristow
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Sky sailors
Published
2010
Publisher
Farrar Straus Giroux
Pages
134
ISBN-13
9780374370145
ISBN-10
0374370141
Description
This volume traces the evolution of the balloon era, from 1783-1912, and examines the exploits of the men and women who flew in them, parachuted from them, and sometimes died in them. For more than a century before airplanes, people explored the sky in balloons. From 1783 to the early 1900s, aeronauts flew into storms, crossed large bodies of water, sailed over enemy armies, and soared to deadly altitudes. Illustrated in full color with dramatuc period artwork, here are the stories of the pioneers of human flight, such as daredevil Sophie Blanchard from Napoleon's France, and Solmon Andree, who lead an aerial assault on the North Pole in 1897. --from publisher description
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in Sky sailors?
This edition of Sky sailors has approximately 134 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Sky sailors?
For most readers, Sky sailors typically takes between 2h 48m and 1h 52m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 33,500 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 2h 14m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 5 days • Estimated word count: 33,500 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of Sky sailors?
The estimated word count for Sky sailors is approximately 33,500 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of Sky sailors?
Sky sailors was written by David Bristow.
When was Sky sailors published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2010. The original work may have been published on a different date.