Horrible but True Natural World History Exploration Travellers' Tales Lucky Escapes Monster Sightings They Were First Wild Places Unusual Events

Choose a Page:No JusticeRough TimesDying Of ThirstSnowboundBaby In TroubleNo Noose*Strip Down*High ImpactMission ImpossibleTwice AliveDesperate MeasuresSlipping The NooseReal LifeChief WitnessSnowed UnderUp A MountainAnimal MayhemFree FallHigh ScienceWhy Diet? Strip Down Balloonists, making the first successful crossing of the English Channel, averted disaster by throwing their clothes overboard to make the balloon lighter.   Previous: Back Book: Horrible but True Section: Exploration Chapter: Lucky Escapes