«The Winged Feats / Adventures of the First Dutch Aeronauts»
Original title:
Gevleugelde Daden / Avonturen Der Eerste Hollandsche Luchtschippers
Language:
Dutch
Difficulty:
B2
Year:
1915
Number of pages:
99
"The Winged Feats / Adventures of the First Dutch Aeronauts" is a novella by Herman Heijermans based on true events about a small group of people who made the first balloon flight over Holland in 1785. The story describes their feats and adventures, including a duel in the air with another balloon and a landing on a church roof. The novella touches on themes of scientific achievement and technological progress, as well as the adventures and dangers that can arise from making unusual discoveries.
