An edition of A system of aeronautics, comprehending its earliest investigations, and modern practice and art (1850)

A system of aeronautics, comprehending its earliest investigations, and modern practice and art.

Designed as a history for the common reader, and guide to the student of the art. In three parts. Containing an account of the various attempts in the art of flying by artificial means, from the earliest period down to the discovery of the aeronautic machine by the Montgolfiers, in 1782, and to a later period. With a brief history of the author's fifteen years' experience in aerial voyages. Also, full instructions in the art of making balloons ...

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An edition of A system of aeronautics, comprehending its earliest investigations, and modern practice and art (1850)

A system of aeronautics, comprehending its earliest investigations, and modern practice and art.

Designed as a history for the common reader, and guide to the student of the art. In three parts. Containing an account of the various attempts in the art of flying by artificial means, from the earliest period down to the discovery of the aeronautic machine by the Montgolfiers, in 1782, and to a later period. With a brief history of the author's fifteen years' experience in aerial voyages. Also, full instructions in the art of making balloons ...

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J.A. Speel
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English
Pages
310

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History, Aeronautics, Balloons, Balloon ascensions
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Cover of: A system of aeronautics, comprehending its earliest investigations, and modern practice and art.
A system of aeronautics, comprehending its earliest investigations, and modern practice and art.: Designed as a history for the common reader, and guide to the student of the art. In three parts. Containing an account of the various attempts in the art of flying by artificial means, from the earliest period down to the discovery of the aeronautic machine by the Montgolfiers, in 1782, and to a later period. With a brief history of the author's fifteen years' experience in aerial voyages. Also, full instructions in the art of making balloons ...
1850, J.A. Speel
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An enlarged edition was issued in 1873 under title "Through the air."

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Philadelphia

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TL515 .W55

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xvi, [17]-310 p.
Number of pages
310

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OL6980120M
LCCN
07003457
OCLC/WorldCat
14270978

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OL6569184W

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