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Around the World in 20 Days : The Story of Our History-Making Balloon Flight
Published in Paperback by John Wiley & Sons (2000)
Authors: Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones
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Wonderful armchair adventure of historic flight.
Aviators Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones toggle linear narratives of their around the world journey. There's lots of emphasis on what would appear like almost every altitude, groundspeed and directional change. Still, this is perhaps the most important element to success (the weather and catching the right winds aloft) and these frequent alternations between voice of Jones and Piccard keeps the reader consumed. Yes, it can be argued (as Piccard and Jones have to agree) that the two weather wizards at Breitling base in Geneva are just as much the heroes. Some pilot introspection, humor and color images make for the ideal armchair adventure. We are made to understand that great grandson of Jules Verne supported this endeavor (greatest integrity tie to simple love of flight) more than the other attempts (financiers and simply record seekers). As such, and from this pool, it's probably with the most pure love of flight from Jones and Piccard that we are priviledged to share in this fantastic journey.

I had no idea.........
... as to what a great accomplishment it was to do this balloon trip. A good read that lets you share the experience .... no macho image, a honest written book about a extraordinary accomplishment.

I loved the book...
This book was THE BEST I have ever read! I finished it in just two days and it was GREAT


The Greatest Adventure
Published in Hardcover by Headline (18 October, 1999)
Authors: Brian Jones and Bertrand Piccard
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National Press Club: Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones
Published in Audio Download by audible.com ()
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