Presents the story of Dr. John Jeffries of Boston, who made history as the first American balloonist to cross the English Channel in 1785.
A picture book chronicle of the ballooning misadventures of scientist and aviation pioneer John Jeffries describes how his innovative approaches to a number of dangerous challenges helped him pursue his ambition to become the first person to fly across the English Channel. Simultaneous eBook.
The incomparable Don Brown chronicles the ballooning misadventures of John Jeffries, scientist and aviation pioneer.Swept up by the European ballooning craze of the 1780s, Dr. John Jeffries longed to become the first person to fly across the English Channel. But first he had to outwit a rascally copilot, keep the balloon from bursting, and avoid crashing into the sea. The good doctor's quick-thinking solutions will surprise young readers--and keep them giggling. Orbis Pictus and Sibert Honor winner Don Brown tells this quirky true story with his usual accuracy and heart.