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A Short History Of Balloons And Flying Machines (1907)

A Short History Of Balloons And Flying Machines (1907)

Montagu, Lord
Baden-Powell, B.

Hardcover

Technology & EngineeringFiction AnthologiesGeneral World History

ISBN10: 1436894859
ISBN13: 9781436894852
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Aug 18 2008
Pages: 132
Weight: 0.81
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Short History Of Balloons And Flying Machines is a book written by Montagu, Lord and published in 1907. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the history of ballooning and flying machines from ancient times to the early 20th century. The book begins with an introduction to the early history of ballooning, including the first recorded balloon flight in 1783 by the Montgolfier brothers. It then goes on to explore the development of hot air balloons, gas balloons, and airships, as well as the early attempts at powered flight.The book also delves into the lives and achievements of notable figures in the history of aviation, including the Wright brothers, Samuel Langley, and Otto Lilienthal. It also covers the impact of aviation on society, including its use in warfare and transportation.Throughout the book, Montagu, Lord provides detailed descriptions of the various types of balloons and flying machines, as well as the scientific principles behind their operation. He also includes numerous illustrations and photographs to help readers visualize the different machines and their components.Overall, A Short History Of Balloons And Flying Machines is a fascinating exploration of the history of aviation, providing readers with a detailed and informative look at the development of this important field.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.

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