The Balloon-Hoax

Narrated by Sam Kusi

Released: May 29, 2026
Length: 6 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Bookstream Audiobooks

"The Balloon-Hoax" is a fictional newspaper article by Edgar Allan Poe, initially presented as a true account of a European balloonist's remarkable three-day transatlantic trip. Published in 1844 in The Sun, the story included detailed descriptions and diagrams, captivating readers before being later revealed as a hoax.

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