Guy de Maupassant 
Trip of Le Horla 

Have you ever experienced a hot air balloon ride?This short story describes a trip from Paris to Belgium taken by the popular French author Guy de Maupassant. Describing in detail every sight and sound, he takes readers on a balloon ride like no other. The three crew members and three passengers watch the sunset and moonrise and experience the threat of a looming storm. Views of Paris and the beautiful French and Belgian countryside below are also eloquently brought to life. ’The Trip of Le Horla’ (1887) is perfect for fans of his short stories and readers of 19th-century travel books.-