| 单词 | balloonist |
| 例句 | The air was now so full of balloonists that the barn cellar looked almost as though a mist had gathered. Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z “Charlotte has another cousin who is a balloonist. She stands on her head, lets out a lot of line, and is carried aloft on the wind. Mother, wouldn’t you simply love to do that?” Charlotte's Web 1952-10-15T00:00:00Z Barnes starts in the stratosphere, with a semi-documentary account of the dotty balloonists who launched themselves into the sky in the late 19th century. Levels of Life by Julian Barnes – review 2013-04-06T13:00:01Z "It's a lovely way of seeing the world," said Robin Mercer, a balloonist from Northern Ireland. 'Most relaxed' hot air balloons lay back over Italy's wine valley 2017-07-29T04:00:00Z The progress from sky to earth to six feet under is doomy, dragged by gravity like the balloonists when their contraptions plunge back to earth. Levels of Life by Julian Barnes – review 2013-04-06T13:00:01Z A British doctor named Jeffries and a French balloonist named Blanchard undertake a daring balloon flight — accompanied by their dogs, an English and a French bulldog, of course. The New York Times Best Illustrated Children’s Books of 2016 2016-11-03T04:00:00Z Are balloonists having a good look at you in your back garden? TV highlights 21/05/2013 2013-05-21T05:59:01Z Turner's fascination with the extraordinary, evanescent architecture overhead, of the "parapets and turrets, batteries and bastions" that the balloonists saw, strikes a chord with us all. Flight of fancy: how aviation changed art for ever 2012-08-17T21:55:08Z He followed balloonists and boat racers the way sports fans now track baseball and football scores. Critic?s Notebook: Paris Rediscovers Monet?s Magic at Grand Palais 2010-10-05T01:41:00Z He studied theater in London and became a hot air balloonist, taking to the skies over the English countryside. Meet the modern-day Pagans who celebrate the ancient gods 2017-05-07T04:00:00Z Two other pioneering balloonists were the English colonel Fred Burnaby and the French actor Sarah Bernhardt, both of them larger than life characters, despite Bernhardt being so slim. Levels of Life by Julian Barnes – review 2013-04-10T12:08:06Z "It's a lovely way of seeing the world," said Robin Mercer, a balloonist from Northern Ireland. 'Most relaxed' hot air balloons lay back over Italy's wine valley 2017-07-29T04:00:00Z Couch was at it again in 2010, racing another lawn chair balloonist in a flight that went about 70 miles. Lawn chair pilot to fly again 2012-06-18T15:33:00Z Today, it’s home to artists, rug makers and balloonists. Take a budget-friendly bus tour of Turkey 2015-05-01T04:00:00Z When brunch is over, the balloonists will leave their fanciful creations for restaurant employees to enjoy. They make balloons into a full-blown art 2010-09-16T19:42:00Z To pursue his aerial photography he qualified as a balloonist and light aircraft pilot. Ken Baird obituary 2013-07-04T15:09:54Z Ken Baird qualified as a balloonist and light aircraft pilot in order to pursue his love of aerial photography My father, Ken Baird, who has died aged 82, was an internationally acknowledged documentary photographer. Ken Baird obituary 2013-07-04T15:09:54Z In his forthcoming Falling Upwards: How We Took to the Air, for example, Richard Holmes floats across the world like Phileas Fogg in pursuit of a disparate group of pioneering hot air balloonists. The art of biography is alive and well 2013-02-15T18:10:01Z A deft hot air balloonist landed his craft along with the four passengers aboard in the median of U.S. Hot-air balloon safely landed on highway median with four passengers aboard in Vermont 2023-08-26T04:00:00Z The roar of propane burners echoed through the Valley last Thursday as hot air balloonists from across the United States took off for the 47th annual Walla Walla Balloon Stampede. Walla Walla Balloon Stampede pilots paint the sky 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z And $12 gets hobby balloonists — who use balloons for ham radio or just for the pleasure of launching and tracking — balloons capable of getting up to 40,000 feet and higher. Why balloons are now in public eye — and military crosshairs 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z The incidents have left balloonists scrambling to defend their hobby. Decision to shoot down balloons puts spotlight on hobbyists 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z Someone asked Suitor if he could fly up and circle the basket where the balloonist was hovering. The futuristic jetpack never quite took off — but one man did, over and over 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z Watch the moment a 28-year-old French balloonist broke the world record for standing on a hot-air balloon at altitude. Hot air balloonist breaks world record 2021-11-10T05:00:00Z A keen balloonist, she was a founder member of the ladies' committee of the Aero Club of the United Kingdom. The women flyers who conquered the sky 2020-02-01T05:00:00Z Among hobby balloonists, there are suspicions that a balloon declared missing by the Northern Illinois Bottlecap Brigade was one of the ones shot down, as the publication Aviation Week Network first reported. Why balloons are now in public eye — and military crosshairs 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z The balloons are so light that the Federal Aviation Administration doesn’t regulate them and doesn’t require balloonists to file flight plans, Medlin said. Decision to shoot down balloons puts spotlight on hobbyists 2023-02-17T05:00:00Z In the photo he floats midair with a balloonist near the Washington Monument. The futuristic jetpack never quite took off — but one man did, over and over 2022-01-24T05:00:00Z With the balloonist inside the rogue balloon's basket, it hits the ground and barrels forward, knocking through people, chairs and past a tree. Rogue hot air balloon at Missouri festival leaves 1 injured 2019-06-23T04:00:00Z A renowned British balloonist and scientist who set 79 world ballooning records in his lifetime died Tuesday at a hospital following a balloon-related accident over the weekend near Warner Springs. Record-setting balloonist dies following accident near Warner Springs 2019-03-28T04:00:00Z In reality, Conan Doyle was also a physician, historian, politician, spiritualist, Freemason, boxer, séance-holder apparently, soccer and rugby player, cricketer, skier, hot-air balloonist and, yes, pretty solid golfer. Which of these extremely British people played golf? - Golf Digest 2017-07-19T04:00:00Z An avid outdoorsman, he was also an aviator and a hot-air balloonist and invented a sailing craft that could travel over sand on wheels. Jack O’Neill, Surfer Who Made the Wetsuit Famous, Dies at 94 2017-06-05T04:00:00Z Sumwalt said the disparity between the requirements for balloonists and pilots of other aircraft is a problem that should be addressed. Pilot in fatal hot-air balloon crash in Texas had four DUI convictions 2016-08-01T04:00:00Z Official says Russian balloonist claims new 11-day round the world record. Russian balloonist claims new round the world record 2016-07-22T04:00:00Z “Goodbye, balloonist, I mean balloon manual, and by the way, I hated having your crew with us every time we flew — it was like dating a man with six children.” The Joy of the Garbage Chute 2016-04-07T04:00:00Z "American Experience" salutes the high-altitude heroics of the test pilots, balloonists and others who paved the way for America's astronauts in the 1950s and early '60s in the new episode "Space Men." TV This Week Feb. 28 - March 5: 'Hap and Leonard' on Sundance 2016-02-26T05:00:00Z After all, there were plenty of white barrage balloonists to send to the beaches that day. Balloon Men 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z When the balloonist dies in a fiery crash, Whalen knows that something is up and that she needs expert help. Review: Andrew Gross delivers with ‘One Mile Under’ 2015-04-07T04:00:00Z Two balloonists crossing over the Pacific Ocean from Japan today will surpass the flight duration record of 137 hours set in 1978 by a team crossing the Atlantic. Latest News: Egypt Attacks, ISIS, Suge Knight 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z Two balloonists crossing over the Pacific Ocean from Japan surpassed a distance record on Thursday for gas-filled balloon travel and are heading toward a landing in Mexico's Baja California in two days, officials said. Pilots' trans-Pacific balloon journey eclipses distance record 2015-01-30T05:00:00Z I once woke up to find an errant balloonist had landed outside my bedroom window. An airport with many neighbors 2014-12-17T05:00:00Z Perhaps the barrage balloonists, regardless of their race, seemed less important in the popular imagination than other combat forces. Balloon Men 2015-11-13T05:00:00Z The four-day event started off on Thursday evening with the first ascent followed by the "night glow" - where balloonists on the ground flash their burners in time to music. Thousands at Bristol Balloon Fiesta 2014-08-08T04:00:00Z The ornate design was discovered by a balloonist last week and news of the find quickly spread online. Crop circle in Germany attracts many visitors 2014-07-30T04:00:00Z Trained in science at Oxford University, Mr. Smith was a sailor, airplane pilot and balloonist. Anthony Smith, adventurer who crossed the Atlantic by raft in his 80s, dies at 88 On Wednesday, a Chinese balloonist took off from the coastal province of Fujian, trying to land on an island claimed by both China and Japan. Sinosphere Blog: With Downed Balloon, China and Japan Cooperate 2014-01-02T07:48:04Z However, the FAI rules, state that to claim an official ballooning record, a balloonist must also bring the envelope down and therefore the Austrian's altitude will forever remain just an unofficial mark. Skydiver surpasses speed of sound 2012-10-14T22:17:00Z Forty years later, another balloonist set his sights on the ocean depths: Steve Fossett, the wealthy commodities trader and famed aviator. Green Blog: The Challenger's Deep-Sea Brethren 2012-03-27T12:25:17Z As a bridge-builder he has had many successful imitators, but as a balloonist he is yet more than a match for his bigger copyist, homo sapiens, as I shall explain in a subsequent paper. Eye Spy Afield with Nature Among Flowers and Animate Things 2012-02-24T03:00:23.760Z But it used to be very different when the art was in its infancy, some thirty or forty years ago, and young balloonists indulged in romantic fancies. Harper's New Monthly Magazine Vol. IV, No. 19, Dec 1851 2011-12-25T03:00:11.297Z After being alerted by nearby Taiwanese authorities that the man was missing, Japan sent patrol boats, which rescued the balloonist on Wednesday afternoon in waters about 13 miles south of his destination. Sinosphere Blog: With Downed Balloon, China and Japan Cooperate 2014-01-02T07:48:04Z There was some commotion, I can tell you, among the feathered inmates of the barnyard when the balloonists popped down among them; as for the farm folks, they had shut themselves up in the dwelling-house. Wild Adventures round the Pole The Cruise of the "Snowbird" Crew in the "Arrandoon" 2011-12-15T03:00:12.560Z This height was first reached in 1862 by two balloonists who nearly lost their lives in the adventure. The Story of Great Inventions 2011-10-05T02:00:16.353Z Just so balloonists tell us that at two or three thousand feet in mid-air they can distinguish the voices of individuals upon the earth below them. Equatorial America Descriptive of a Visit to St. Thomas, Martinique, Barbadoes, and the Principal Capitals of South America 2011-08-05T02:00:46.387Z One afternoon when the girls had planned to go for a long walk to the woods Gladys read in the paper that a balloonist was to make an ascension over the lake. The Camp Fire Girls at Onoway House or, The Magic Garden 2011-07-26T02:00:18.027Z Being an experienced balloonist, he realised that, could he once rise into that current in a balloon, he would be carried right across the Polar region in a few days. The Romance of Polar Exploration Interesting Descriptions of Arctic and Antarctic Adventure from the Earliest Time to the Voyage of the ?Discovery? 2011-07-22T02:00:16.487Z From what he had heard Mr. Parks say, Duske had been an expert balloonist, and he now showed amazing ability in the aviation line. Airship Andy or The Luck of a Brave Boy 2011-06-13T02:00:31.130Z Mountain-climbers and balloonists have attained greater altitudes; but above a level of about five miles the air is too greatly rarefied to support life. The Mentor: The Weather Serial Number 110; 1 July, 1916 2011-06-09T02:00:19.213Z Some of the balloonists are political agitators, others are Christian proselytizers, most are North Korean defectors. Balloon-Borne Messages to North Korea Have Detractors on Both Sides of Border 2011-04-26T17:51:53Z My sister-in-law even took the trouble to send me some clippings concerning a rescue you made of a balloonist from the waters of the Mexican Gulf. The Outdoor Chums on a Houseboat 2011-04-13T02:00:14.140Z Then relief and search parties were talked about, and the Swedish Geographical Society sent one out to look for the missing balloonists in Siberia. The Romance of Polar Exploration Interesting Descriptions of Arctic and Antarctic Adventure from the Earliest Time to the Voyage of the ?Discovery? 2011-07-22T02:00:16.487Z The matter was talked over, and it was decided that for the next few weeks Leo should take the old balloonist’s place. Leo the Circus Boy 2011-04-12T02:00:28.110Z As long ago as the year 1784 a balloonist, equipped with various meteorological instruments, made an ascent from London and brought back an interesting series of observations, which were communicated to the Royal Society. The Mentor: The Weather Serial Number 110; 1 July, 1916 2011-06-09T02:00:19.213Z Mr. Park and other balloonists do have their domestic political opponents, principally the organizations that seek a return to South Korea’s so-called sunshine policy, which favors a conciliatory approach to the North. Balloon-Borne Messages to North Korea Have Detractors on Both Sides of Border 2011-04-26T17:51:53Z Some balloonists made it to Calais in France in about an hour! Balloonists try for world record 2011-04-07T13:10:34Z Well, well; my imaginary balloonist could make no such answer. The Revellers 2011-02-26T03:00:50.133Z About this time the “Greatest Show on Earth” was joined by a balloonist named Professor Ricardo, and his assistant, Larry Greson. Leo the Circus Boy 2011-04-12T02:00:28.110Z Italy: Bodies of Missing American Balloonists Found An Italian fishing boat on Monday pulled the remains of two American balloonists from the Adriatic Sea, ending a two-month hunt for their bodies. | Europe: Italy: Bodies of Missing American Balloonists Found 2010-12-07T03:15:00Z Ultimately, Mr. Bradley said, all flight decisions are in the hands of the balloonists. Fate of Missing Balloonists Clouds Joy at U.S. Festival 2010-10-06T03:37:00Z Bad weather ended his attempt to become the first balloonist to circumnavigate the globe. Richard Branson's kiteboard record attempt blown off course 2010-08-24T14:21:00Z Earlier in the afternoon, Piccard -- a record-breaking balloonist whose father and grandfather also accomplished pioneering airborne and submarine feats -- said the flight was going "extremely well." Solar-powered plane attempts nighttime flight 2010-07-08T04:00:00Z “I thought you were here,” cried the old balloonist in his harsh tone. Leo the Circus Boy 2011-04-12T02:00:28.110Z The effects of low pressure are seen in balloonists, airmen. The New Gresham Encyclopedia. Vol. 1 Part 1 A to Amide Many balloonists here said the chance of trouble was rare. Fate of Missing Balloonists Clouds Joy at U.S. Festival 2010-10-06T03:37:00Z There is nothing secret in my orders, Sir, I think," said the balloonist who had first landed, "My name is Lycosa. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies After I started in to be a balloonist I never saw my mother for seven years. Careers of Danger and Daring “Why, the balloonist is nothing but a boy!” Leo the Circus Boy 2011-04-12T02:00:28.110Z In the race for actual accomplishment the balloonists, the advocates of lighter-than-air machines, took the lead at first. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons His voice was suggestive of heavy artillery at short range; but masculine anger was not one of the things that ruffled the balloonist's equanimity. The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 If he wished to go higher, the balloonist opened his spinnerets, set his tiny silk factory agoing, and thus by adding to the number and length of the filaments increased the buoyancy of the machine. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies Then, while the balloonist was protesting and pleading, Stevens formed his plan. Careers of Danger and Daring This the balloonist used in making his daring jumps from the clouds. Leo the Circus Boy 2011-04-12T02:00:28.110Z In a vague way the earliest balloonists recognized that power, independent of wind, was necessary to give balloons steerage way and direction. Aircraft and Submarines The Story of the Invention, Development, and Present-Day Uses of War's Newest Weapons So the gardener had departed to Langbridge Farm, and Miss Currie had peeped round the corner of the house, to see how it was faring with the balloonist. The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 The ropes were cut, and away the voyager went to the Old Bridge, followed by his brother balloonists. Old Farm Fairies: A Summer Campaign In Brownieland Against King Cobweaver's Pixies A balloonist hovering here would see the river streaming through these islands in countless channels that wind and twist in a maze of silver threads. Careers of Danger and Daring “You will, or else—” The old balloonist paused. Leo the Circus Boy 2011-04-12T02:00:28.110Z It was at that battle that Contello, by order of the Government, organized a company of balloonists. A Winter Amid the Ice and Other Thrilling Stories The balloonist, having fairly spread the wings of his imagination, was by this time quite prepared to fly into fresh difficulties. The Harmsworth Magazine, v. 1, 1898-1899, No. 2 I may go back to them ... some day ... if they want a balloonist ... or any kind of a thing.” The Maids of Paradise Like the Wrights, he believed in practice, and was a skilled and experienced balloonist before he attempted to navigate an airship. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force “He is clever and will in time make a good acrobat and balloonist,” he said. Leo the Circus Boy 2011-04-12T02:00:28.110Z For balloonists such an instrument would sometimes be useful, as showing the elevation independently of the barometer, whenever any portion of the sea-horizon was in view. Myths and Marvels of Astronomy We hire a balloonist, believing that she will fall and kill herself before the season is over. Peck's Uncle Ike and The Red Headed Boy 1899 And that night I took Speed into my confidence and finally Kelly Eyre, our balloonist. The Maids of Paradise As early as 1897 Mr. Eustace Short was an amateur balloonist, and his younger brother Oswald, at the age of fifteen, began to accompany him on his voyages. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force “I’ll become balloonist for awhile,” said Leo, “that is, if you don’t ask me to go up near any burning forests again.” Leo the Circus Boy 2011-04-12T02:00:28.110Z Occasional improvised white flags could be seen, held apathetically up toward the balloonists. Greener Than You Think The day following the return of the adventurous balloonist, I left Boston, accompanied by my friend Captain B——n, taking the land route for Newport, Rhode Island. Impressions of America During The Years 1833, 1834, and 1835. In Two Volumes, Volume II. All these fool balloonists, with their big silk floating cigars! A Husband by Proxy The balloonist was Charles Green, and they were accompanied by Mr. Monck Mason, who published an account of the voyage. The War in the Air; Vol. 1 The Part played in the Great War by the Royal Air Force “There are twenty balloonists in the United States who can do as good as that, and better,” he thought. Leo the Circus Boy 2011-04-12T02:00:28.110Z "All in favor of changing our plans, and trying to rescue the lost balloonist right now, say yes," the scoutmaster demanded, in as firm a tone as he could muster. Boy Scouts on a Long Hike Or, To the Rescue in the Black Water Swamps It is seldom, for instance, that the balloonist gets a definite view towards Colenso, which to us is the point of greatest interest. Ladysmith The Diary of a Siege They were beginning to survey the Moon as balloonists survey the Earth. All Around the Moon Does any balloonist, does the outlooking man in the moon, take a broader view of space? The Piazza Tales At last both balloon and balloonist passed out of sight of those on the fair grounds. Leo the Circus Boy 2011-04-12T02:00:28.110Z "We sure did—something!" replied Jotham, instantly, "but whether that was the balloonist answering, Eben or Noodles calling out to us, or some wild animal giving tongue, blest if I know." Boy Scouts on a Long Hike Or, To the Rescue in the Black Water Swamps Hallam Tennyson remarks that balloonists say that even in a storm the middle sea is noiseless. Selections from Wordsworth and Tennyson Every eye was instantly engaged in scouring that expanse of water, searching eagerly for a sign of the castaway balloonists. The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf We saw the world as the hawk or the balloonist sees it when he is three thousand feet in the air. In the Catskills Selections from the Writings of John Burroughs It made him very angry to think of the young lad being in the old balloonist’s power. Leo the Circus Boy 2011-04-12T02:00:28.110Z "Getting along better than I expected, Paul," replied the wounded balloonist. Boy Scouts on a Long Hike Or, To the Rescue in the Black Water Swamps "I'd like to drop a bag of ballast on his head, the same as those balloonists did on Si's," muttered Tom. The Boy Inventors' Radio Telephone But it might have been noticed that every one was in favor of doing something to assist the drifting balloonists, who had apparently gone out to sea in a helpless airship. The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf This strange idea may have been responsible for the efforts made to lay the great balloonist. The Siege of Kimberley “Now for the circus balloonist!” was the cry. Leo the Circus Boy 2011-04-12T02:00:28.110Z When the march was resumed—and Paul hastened matters as much as he could in reason—Noodles and Eben insisted on asking many questions as to just how they had found the balloonist. Boy Scouts on a Long Hike Or, To the Rescue in the Black Water Swamps So that, in reality, Jack's device was one of the safest that could be imagined for protecting balloonists in a heavy storm. The Boy Inventors' Radio Telephone His brother, a balloonist of national reputation, had been visiting him recently, and on account of some sickness at the house, had taken a room at the hotel. The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf The band struck up "Blue Bell" by way of welcome, and one of the sweaty pages ran forward and presented the balloonist with a large bouquet of artificial flowers. Youth and the Bright Medusa The balloonist scowled and was about to speak, but suddenly changed his mind and walked away. Leo the Circus Boy 2011-04-12T02:00:28.110Z Although nesting on the ground it soars high into the sky for the purpose of leading aviators and balloonists away from its young. Punch, or the London Charivari, Volume 156, June 4, 1919. He knew, as does every balloonist, that out-rushing gas can make an electric spark in the atmosphere which, in turn, ignites the gas itself, sometimes with fatal results. The Boy Inventors' Radio Telephone In this case, of course, he knew that more or less risk must be taken if they hoped to save the sleeping balloonist. The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf The balloonist acknowledged these compliments, bowing and looking down over the sea of upturned faces,—but Hedger was determined she should not see him, and he darted behind the tent-fly. Youth and the Bright Medusa When Porler reached the spot he was out of sight, and the old balloonist went on. Leo the Circus Boy 2011-04-12T02:00:28.110Z "He's entered for the big one, the ten-thousand-dollar prize," replied the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record "All clear," replied the balloonist, for the airship had now been wheeled back from the entanglement with the chimney. Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout, or, the Speediest Car on the Road The balloonist had evidently been overcome by sleep before he thought to undress, and dropped over just as he had come from his lame brother's house. The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf The men took off their hats and waved, little boys shouted, and fat old women, shining with the heat and a beer lunch, murmured admiring comments upon the balloonist's figure. Youth and the Bright Medusa “Oh! oh! you have broken my back!” yelled the old balloonist. Leo the Circus Boy 2011-04-12T02:00:28.110Z "Then he's stolen my ideas, and is making a craft like this!" exclaimed Tom, as he sank upon a bench, and gazed from the balloonist to the Humming-Bird, and back to Mr. Sharp again. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record He put the charm away, and then summoned his father and the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout, or, the Speediest Car on the Road He had not time to even test the frail rope, but fastened it around the sleeping balloonist, under his arms. The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf What do you think of it?" he asked of the aeronaut "There's a possibility," remarked the balloonist "We might try for it. Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat, or, under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure But the boy was no match for the old balloonist, who in his day had been a swift runner. Leo the Circus Boy 2011-04-12T02:00:28.110Z He wondered more and more at his own neglect in not before having asked the balloonist, when the latter was in Shopton, where Andy was building his aeroplane. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record "Berg?" questioned the balloonist, and Tom told of the night he had been tripped into the brook, and exhibited the watch charm he had secured. Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout, or, the Speediest Car on the Road Their work in saving the lost balloonists was spoken of in the papers, for the professor would never forget what he owed them. The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf "Fasten the rope at the cleat," directed the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat, or, under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure And when this occurs the balloonist is up against another serious proposition—can he find the necessary zinc or iron? Flying Machines: construction and operation; a practical book which shows, in illustrations, working plans and text, how to build and navigate the modern airship Andy Foger's entry blank states," wrote the balloonist, "that he is constructing his aeroplane in the village of Hampton, which is about fifty miles from your place. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record "He's probably wild with anger because his submarine got the worst of it in the race for the gold," interrupted the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout, or, the Speediest Car on the Road Again was that valuable glass brought into use, this time searching for a haven, rather than to discover lost balloonists. The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf "I'm held fast here, too," replied the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat, or, under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure We fancy that many practical balloonists will hardly endorse this description. The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation Under the rules of the meet," said the balloonist, "we had to guarantee privacy to all the contestants until such time as they choose to exhibit their machines. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record "I don't dare to, for the sake of my reputation," was the reply, for the balloonist who had made many ascensions, and dropped thousands of feet in parachutes, was naturally a brave man. Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout, or, the Speediest Car on the Road Why, I'm going South myself, boys," declared the balloonist, when he heard of their contemplated trip, "and wouldn't it be a queer thing now if we happened to come across one another down in Dixieland? The Outdoor Chums on the Gulf "He's held there by a current of electricity," replied the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat, or, under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure He has shown balloonists how to make a perfectly gas-tight material, and has raised powerful petroleum motors in a balloon with safety. The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation The balloonist paid another visit to Mr. Swift, who was feeling pretty good, and who expressed his pleasure in seeing his old friend again. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record "Then I have a proposition to make," went on the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout, or, the Speediest Car on the Road "Professor Edgecombe, the celebrated balloonist who was lost so long ago?" The Lost City The balloonist lay an inert heap on the floor, with Captain Weston trying to force a few drops of stimulant down his throat. Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat, or, under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure Again, the French observer seems seldom to have detected those opposite airstreams which English balloonists may frequently observe, and have such cause to be wary of. The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation "And I'll go with you!" declared Mr. Damon, who was with Tom when he got the note from the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record "Do you suppose the owners of the road will make any objection?" asked the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout, or, the Speediest Car on the Road True, inventors such as Charles Green suggested and carried out new methods of inflating balloons, and scientific observations of great importance were made by balloonists both in Britain and on the Continent. The Mastery of the Air "What about the old sea captain you were going to get to go with us?" asked Mr. Swift of the balloonist one afternoon. Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat, or, under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure Shortly the balloon disappeared into the gathering darkness, and then for three days Calais knew no more of balloon or balloonists. The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation "Well, old General Rumor is sometimes a person not to be relied upon," remarked the balloonist grimly. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record This fitted right in with Tom's ideas, and soon father, son and the balloonist were constructing the Red Cloud, as they named their airship. Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout, or, the Speediest Car on the Road All that the balloonist could do in controlling his balloon was to make it ascend or descend at will; he could not guide its direction of flight. The Mastery of the Air The young inventor found his father and the balloonist busy in the engine-room. Tom Swift and His Submarine Boat, or, under the Ocean for Sunken Treasure On the 4th of March, 1882, the ardent amateur balloonist, Mr. Simmons, had a narrow escape in circumstances somewhat similar to the above. The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation Thereupon Tom told all about Mr. Sharp's visit, of Andy's entry in the big race, and of the suspicions of himself and the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record "Oh, I'm here all right," answered the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout, or, the Speediest Car on the Road The children were delighted to talk to a real live man that had been up in a balloon, and the balloonist was indeed very pleasant with the little ones. The Bobbsey Twins in the Country Celebrated balloonist," says he, "and the man that invented parachutes. Danny's Own Story With this craft he practically began his career as a professional balloonist, and after a few preliminary ascents made in England, was told off to carry on engagements in Belgium. The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation "The committee has the certified check ready for you, Tom," called the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record "Or else he summoned his airship by wireless, and had that balloonist, Mr. Sharp, drop a bomb in the blaze," suggested another lad. Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout, or, the Speediest Car on the Road "After a time," continued Oz, "I tired of that, and became a balloonist." The Wonderful Wizard of Oz I was a balloonist for many years, and once my balloon carried me to the Land of Oz, and once to the Vegetable Kingdom. The Emerald City of Oz No balloonist had as yet ever crossed its waters. The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation "Oh, I know what it is," said the veteran balloonist. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record The youth told as much of his adventure as he thought would not alarm his father, making a sort of joke of it, and, later, related all the details to the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout, or, the Speediest Car on the Road Directly below him the balloonist would have seen the network of streets far and wide, houses, churches, squares, crescents, gardens--already derelict--spread out like a huge map, and in the southward blotted. The War of the Worlds Cope caught at the sassafras as a falling balloonist catches at his parachute. Bertram Cope's Year Before many months, however, he too met with a balloonist's death, being dashed against some stone walls when ascending near Manchester. The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation "Oh, I sincerely hope he'll be all right," remarked the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Sky Racer, or, the Quickest Flight on Record "The motor seems to be all right," remarked the balloonist, as he inspected it. Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout, or, the Speediest Car on the Road The earth had long since dropped out of sight, for it required only a few seconds to put the Annihilator high up in a position where even the most intrepid balloonist had never ventured. Lost on the Moon Or, in Quest of the Field of Diamonds Unlike balloonists who always see dense clouds or else the earth, they now saw nothing. Darkness and Dawn The practical balloonist was none other than the veteran Charles Green, now in his sixty-seventh year, but destined yet to enjoy nearly twenty years more of life. The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation No Martial balloonist, much less any Martial mountain-climber, has ever, save once, reached a greater height than 16,000 feet—the air at the sea-level being scarcely more dense than ours at 10,000 feet. Across the Zodiac "I guess that will show up every pebble in the road," commented the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Electric Runabout, or, the Speediest Car on the Road One of the most eminent balloonists of modern times, Mr. James Glaisher, was many times in danger of losing his life whilst in pursuit of knowledge miles above the earth. Beneath the Banner The Arrow, the property of a wealthy amateur balloonist, was attempting to sail, from the Pacific to the Atlantic and was, so far, beating the best calculation of her owner. The Air Ship Boys : Or, the Quest of the Aztec Treasure A balloonist in these circumstances is apt to think little of a single small object in his way, knowing how many are the chances of missing or of successfully negotiating any such obstacle. The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation Gregg through these had obtained a trace of a Mr. Dale, a great friend of the dead balloonist. Dave Dashaway and His Hydroplane She could not help despising all that crowd of self-important and fussy males to whom the idea had not occurred that even balloonists must eat. The Old Wives' Tale For this was merely a meeting of balloonists, discussing the burning question of the direction of balloons. Robur the Conqueror Once we threw over ballast, after the manner of balloonists, and as the object gained on us we cried aloud for our parents. The Complete Works of Artemus Ward — Part 1: Essays, Sketches, and Letters Such was the first "send off" of the future great balloonist, destined to become the pioneer in aeronautics on the far side of the Atlantic. The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation "Well, Mr. Dale, having been an old balloonist, would probably not object to your remaining in the same line of business in which your father was famous." Dave Dashaway and His Hydroplane Down shot the balloonists and up bounded the great liberated bag of gas; the basket and dangling ropes swung wildly from side to side. The Land of the Changing Sun Was not this hurling a declaration of war into the very camp of the balloonists? Robur the Conqueror My friend, Mr. Sharp, the balloonist, and I were conducting an experiment with a new kind of gas, and it was too strong, that's all. Tom Swift and His Airship Another impression invariably insisted on by early balloonists is that the earth, on quitting it, appears to drop away into an abyss, leaving the voyagers motionless, and this illusion must, indeed, be probably universal. The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation I am so glad to find the son of my old balloonist friend," said Mr. Dale, "that I shall have to adopt you legally, Dave, before you slip away from me again. Dave Dashaway and His Hydroplane It is the last sound to follow a balloonist, after he has risen above the reach of all other earth-noises. Bruce There is no progress for your aerostats, my citizen balloonists; progress is for flying machines. Robur the Conqueror After supper the three gathered around the table on which were spread out sheets of paper, covered with intricate figures and calculations, which Mr. Swift and the balloonist went over with care. Tom Swift and His Airship The ice was now fairly broken, and, not suffering professional duties to be any hindrance, Coxwell began to make a series of ascents under the leadership of two rival balloonists, Gale and Gypson. The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation The father of the young airman had been a noted balloonist, and when he died a mean old skinflint named Silas Warner had been appointed Dave's guardian. Dave Dashaway and His Hydroplane The motor-boat had drifted from a spot under the unfortunate balloonist, and at a word from his father the young inventor started the engine and steered the craft back directly under the blazing bag again. Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat, or, the Rivals of Lake Carlopa Two of the most important balloonists—two only—did not seem to think of returning so soon to their domicile. Robur the Conqueror "Don't worry about me, Tom," said the balloonist, who overheard him. Tom Swift and His Airship But Green proved himself something more than a practical balloonist of the first rank. The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation The skill of Tom and the balloonist was never shown to better advantage. Tom Swift and His Airship Suddenly there came a puff of wind, fanning the faces of those in the motor-boat, and they looked intently to observe if there was any current as high as was the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat, or, the Rivals of Lake Carlopa Everyone knew of the appearance of the mysterious engineer named Robur—Robur the Conqueror—and the tumult among the balloonists, and his inexplicable disappearance. Robur the Conqueror "We're getting off cheap," the balloonist whispered to Tom, as the head of the seminary started down the scuttle to the class-rooms below. Tom Swift and His Airship The bursting of this little craft taught the future balloonist his first great lesson, namely, that on leaving earth he must open the neck of his balloon; and the reason of this is obvious. The Dominion of the Air; the story of aerial navigation "Who were those fellows?" asked the balloonist, of his companion. Tom Swift and His Airship Like a shot he came down, holding his body rigid and straight as a stick, for he knew how to fall into water, did that balloonist. Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat, or, the Rivals of Lake Carlopa In this great saloon there were struggling, pushing, gesticulating, shouting, arguing, disputing, a hundred balloonists, all with their hats on, under the authority of a president, assisted by a secretary and treasurer. Robur the Conqueror "Shall we go in for it, Tom?" asked the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Airship They began a study of Mr. Sharp's plans, and the balloonist was now in a fair way to have the difficulty solved. Tom Swift and His Airship The balloonist, it may be explained, had been invited to live with the Swifts pending the completion of the airship. Tom Swift and His Airship The boys and Mr. Swift were much interested in the experiences of the balloonist and asked him many questions, which he answered modestly. Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat, or, the Rivals of Lake Carlopa The rage of the balloonists burst forth at last. Robur the Conqueror "We're going to try and reach Atlanta, Georgia," replied the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Airship "I'd like to get hold of that scoundrel, and the others in the gang!" exclaimed the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Airship The balloonist glanced at several gauges near the steering wheel. Tom Swift and His Airship "Then we'll get them back!" snapped the balloonist, as if that was all there was to it. Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat, or, the Rivals of Lake Carlopa "Honorable balloonists" he said, in a serious voice, "you are now free to go and come as you like." Robur the Conqueror Mr. Swift could not understand it, for he knew nothing of Tom being sent for the tools, and had not heard any talk at home of the bag of implements ordered by the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Airship "And, as for damages to the tower, we will pay you fifty dollars," continued the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Airship This the lad accomplished by a simple but effective device which, when the balloonist saw it, caused him to compliment Tom. Tom Swift and His Airship Ned Newton went to his home, and, after Mr. Swift had insisted in calling in his physician to look after Mr. Sharp's burns the balloonist was given a room next to Tom's. Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat, or, the Rivals of Lake Carlopa So, then, the perpetrator of this kidnapping "was" Robur the engineer, come expressly to Philadelphia to destroy in its egg the theory of the balloonists. Robur the Conqueror "You needn't steer now, Tom," said the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Airship "Start the gas machine, and we'll come to rest in the air," said the balloonist, and Tom did so. Tom Swift and His Airship The veteran balloonist took a careful look over the craft before replying. Tom Swift and His Airship Down shot the balloonist and down more slowly settled the collapsed bag, yet not so slowly that there was any time to spare. Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat, or, the Rivals of Lake Carlopa Of course the balloonists were longing to ask Uncle Prudent and the secretary about all these things, but they looked so close and so serious that they thought it best to respect their attitude. Robur the Conqueror "You take the wheel," called the balloonist to Mr. Damon. Tom Swift and His Airship "That doesn't seem to be a thunder storm," spoke the balloonist, with a puzzled air. Tom Swift and His Airship To say that the balloonist was astonished is putting it mildly. Tom Swift and His Airship The balloonist had sent to Pratonia for his clothing and other baggage and was now installed in the Swift home, where he was invited to stay a week or two. Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat, or, the Rivals of Lake Carlopa "Oh, I guess I'm a sort of general all-around bad man, who helped you burglars to escape with the booty," answered the balloonist, with a laugh. Tom Swift and His Airship "I've done my best," answered the balloonist, gasping as he swallowed some smoke. Tom Swift and His Airship "I'm afraid we're wrecked!" said the balloonist in a low voice, scarcely audible above the roar of the tempest. Tom Swift and His Airship "I am pretty sure we can get away," was the opinion of the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Airship "I'm willing," agreed Tom, and the balloonist spread his plans out on the table, he and the young inventor soon being deep in a discussion of them. Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat, or, the Rivals of Lake Carlopa "Are you all right, Tom?" asked the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Airship "Seems to be all right," replied the young inventor, who had relinquished the wheel to the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Airship "If we only had a gun now, not to shoot at them but to intimidate them," murmured the balloonist, "maybe they'd stop." Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat, or, the Rivals of Lake Carlopa "Well, I guess the police will make you tell," went on the balloonist. Tom Swift and His Motor-Boat, or, the Rivals of Lake Carlopa |
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