Crotchets In The Air: Or An, Unscientific Account Of A Balloon Trip In A Familiar Letter To A Friend (1838) is a book written by John Poole. The book is a personal account of the author's experience on a hot air balloon trip. The book takes the form of a letter written to a friend, in which the author describes the excitement, fear, and wonder of the journey. The author provides a vivid description of the landscape and the people he encounters during the trip. The book also includes illustrations and diagrams that help the reader understand the mechanics of hot air balloons. Crotchets In The Air is a fascinating and entertaining read that provides a unique perspective on the early days of ballooning.This Book Is In English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.