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The ice balloon one man's dramatic attempt to discover the North Pole by balloon

The story of the only person to attempt to reach the North Pole by balloon, and the golden age of Polar Exploration.

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Main Author:	Wilkinson, Alec 1952- (Author)
Format:	Book
Language:	English
Published:	London Fourth Estate 2013.
Subjects:	Andrée, Salomon August > 1854-1897. Balloon ascensions > Arctic regions > History > 19th century. Explorers > Sweden > Biography. Arctic regions > Discovery and exploration > Swedish.
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