{"product_id":"the-oxford-aeronaut-part-1-jane-browne-9781530817184","title":"The Oxford Aeronaut Part 1: From Cooking to Chemistry","description":"Part 1 of 2. Heavily researched biographical novel - the life, loves \u0026amp; adventures of cook \u0026amp; pioneer of flight, James Sadler of Oxford (1753 - 1828). \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eJames' dilemmas are surprisingly modern. He struggles to balance a dangerous ambition with looming poverty and a need to work in the family cooking business. In an age of technology with thrilling possibilities, nevertheless artisans are kept down by a powerful establishment, determined to cling to power. James' beloved, Mary Vane, knows of his boyhood dream of flight and is reassured that lack of money ensures he keeps both feet on the ground. A chance meeting with eccentric Dr George Fordyce brings a thrilling opportunity. James must choose between the security of his long-held love and a lengthy separation not guaranteed to bring success. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThere is a screen version of this novel: Dan Vichente, 'King of Ballooning' https: \/\/www.amazon.co.uk\/King-Ballooning-version-August-2017\/dp\/1975939514.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Jane Browne\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1530817188\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781530817184\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Createspace Independent Publishing Platform\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/16\/2016\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 248\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.55lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.00h x 5.00w x 0.56d","brand":"Jane Browne","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":48459325931775,"sku":"9781530817184","price":11.89,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_194c6030-49a2-4104-a3dc-4a8cb02e71b0.jpg?v=1777409120","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-oxford-aeronaut-part-1-jane-browne-9781530817184","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}