Physical description; xii, 404 ill., maps; 25 cm. Contents; Voices overhead—The falling dream—Fiery prospects—Airy kingdoms—Angel's eye—Wild west wind—Spies in the sky—Gigantic voyages—Vertical explorations—Mariners of the upper atmosphere—Paris airborne—Extreme balloons—Epilogue—Classic balloon accounts. Includes bibliographical references (p. 372-377) and index. Subjects; Ballooning—History.