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Sign up for LibraryThing to find out whether you'll like this book. No current Talk conversations about this book. Published in 1871, Travels in the Air presents compelling first-hand narratives by four of the foremost Victorian Age balloonists. The accounts of their adventures and accomplishments chronicle a fascinating early chapter in the history of both aviation and meteorological scientific discovery. The authors effectively convey their awe and wonder at viewing the world from miles above, and painstakingly describe their preparations for flight and the results of their experiments and atmospheric measurements. ( ) no reviews | add a review
In the 21st century - the age of the budget airline - where quick and reliable air travel is available to a large segment of society, it seems hard to comprehend that it is less than 250 years since the first human took to the skies. Although the wing of the bird seemed like the most obvious natural mechanism to attempt replicate, it was actually contained hot air, as demonstrated by the Montgolfiers and their balloon, that gave birth to the era human aviation. Since the first manned balloon flight in 1783, developments have come thick and fast, the airship, the aeroplane, and finally the space shuttle. This reprint of a classic publication written by some of the pioneering aeronauts, details the interesting history and major events of the lighter-than-air period of aviation. Complete with illustrations and a brand new introduction, it gives a fascinating insight into aviation before the aeroplane. No library descriptions found. |
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