Bertrand: Born To Win

Bertrand: Born To Win

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Condition: SECONDHAND

This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.

Author: Patrick Robinson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Bantam Books, 1985

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner

In this compelling biography, "Bertrand: Born To Win," Patrick Robinson chronicles the extraordinary life and career of Bertrand Piccard, the pioneering Swiss aviator and psychiatrist. The narrative details Piccard's groundbreaking achievements, including his historic non-stop circumnavigation of the globe in a balloon and his ambitious Solar Impulse project, which aimed to fly around the world in a solar-powered aircraft. Robinson presents a vivid portrait of Piccard's relentless pursuit of innovation and his unwavering commitment to sustainable exploration. This inspiring account illuminates the spirit of adventure and the power of human ingenuity against seemingly insurmountable odds.

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Description

Author: Patrick Robinson
Binding: Hardback
Published: Bantam Books, 1985

Condition:
Book: Fair
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: Previous owner

In this compelling biography, "Bertrand: Born To Win," Patrick Robinson chronicles the extraordinary life and career of Bertrand Piccard, the pioneering Swiss aviator and psychiatrist. The narrative details Piccard's groundbreaking achievements, including his historic non-stop circumnavigation of the globe in a balloon and his ambitious Solar Impulse project, which aimed to fly around the world in a solar-powered aircraft. Robinson presents a vivid portrait of Piccard's relentless pursuit of innovation and his unwavering commitment to sustainable exploration. This inspiring account illuminates the spirit of adventure and the power of human ingenuity against seemingly insurmountable odds.