02613cam a22003493u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000320012624500150015824600420017326400510021530000470026633600260031333700260033933800360036550000310040150801890043252013780062153400610199965300390206065300360209985600660213585600430220199900190224474910UtSlPG20260610134732.0mcr n260607r20241786utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a07003475  aUtSlPG 7aen2iso639-1 4aTL1 aBaldwin, Thomas,d1742-180410aAiropaidia1 aAiropaidia :  or, Aërial recreation 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2024  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2024-12-15  aTim Lindell, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)  a"Airopaidia: Containing the Narrative of a Balloon Excursion from Chester" by Thomas Baldwin is a historical account written during the late 18th century. This work documents a significant balloon voyage that took place in September 1785, exploring the early days of aërostation and the fascinating phenomena experienced while airborne. The focus of the book details the technical aspects of ballooning, the beauty of aerial views, and the scientific observations made during the flight, providing a unique insight into the complexities of early aviation.  At the start of the narrative, Baldwin reflects on the public's fascination with aerial voyages and the inadequacies of previous accounts, setting the stage for his detailed and meticulous report. He emphasizes the importance of careful preparation, noting the careful attention given to weather conditions and the mechanics involved in balloon inflation. As Baldwin embarks on the journey, he provides a vivid description of the balloon's inflation process amidst the excitement of spectators and outlines his inventory of tools and devices taken along for observation and safety. The initial chapters also detail the thoughts and sensations experienced as he ascends, combining a blend of scientific inquiry with the sheer wonder of viewing the earth from the skies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  pOriginally published:cUnited Kingdom: J. Fletcher, 1786  aAeronautics -- Early works to 1900  aBalloons -- Early works to 18004 uhttps://archive.org/details/Airopaidia00Bald/page/n5/mode/2up40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74910  c115635d115635