The Lost History of the Lady Aeronauts

Brace yourself for balloonomania! From have-a-go Georgians to emancipated Edwardians, the lady aeronauts were actresses, writers, heiresses, scientists, engineers, explorers, showgirls and suffragettes. Yet they are all but forgotten. These unsung pioneers of female freedom enjoyed lives shot through with sheer courage and joie de vivre. Hold on tight for a breathtaking ride through their remarkable real life stories…Praise for The Lost History of the Lady Aeronauts:‘Sharon Wright tells a fabulous tale, and has uncovered some terrific stories of long forgotten heroines of the air. Some stories are comic, many are tragic, many are a bit of both, and she tells it brilliantly.’ - Bristol Post‘You couldn’t want for a better antidote to pinkness than these tales of girls and women unleashing their pluck and inventiveness in the unregulated age of balloonomania… This is history at its most satisfying.’ - Damesnet‘A simply brilliant history that rescues from undeserved obscurity a roster of pioneering women in the very beginning of the age of aviation… an inherently fascinating and impressively informative read from cover to cover. - Midwest Book Review‘You don't need to be interested in ballooning or anything to enjoy this book - it is just a thoroughly entertaining read from a really good writer.’ - Amazon review‘History has never been so much fun!’ - What’sHerName Podcast