02643cam a22003493u 4500 18518 UtSlPG 20260610133431.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fr iso639-1 DC Anonymous Fête aérostatique, qui sera célébrée aujourd'hui au champ de Mars; Aréostation: établissement d'une compagnie aéronautique Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-06-06 Produced by Carlo Traverso, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica) at http://gallica.bnf.fr) "Fête aérostatique, qui sera célébrée aujourd'hui au champ de Mars; Aréostation:…" is a historical publication likely written in the late 18th century. This work appears to celebrate a significant event related to aerostatic flight and patriotism in France. Through its festive and scientific lens, it reflects the excitement surrounding early aeronautics, particularly ballooning, during a transformative period in French history. The book outlines an elaborate festival held at the Champ de Mars to commemorate the nation and the advancements in aerostatic technology. It describes various festivities, including military displays, communal dining, and water jousting. A highlight of the celebration is the launch of a monumental national balloon that symbolizes freedom and the pursuit of knowledge. Additionally, the text introduces the concept of a new aeronautical company, proposing innovative methods for directing balloons in the air, aiming to inspire public interest and investment in the burgeoning field of aeronautics. The work embodies a joyous spirit, evoking both a sense of national pride and a fascination with the possibilities of flight as humanity seeks to conquer the skies. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified France -- History -- Revolution, 1789-1799 Festivals -- France Politics and literature -- France Fête de la Fédération, 1790 France -- Politics and government -- 1789-1799 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/18518 59904 59904