02247cam a22003253u 4500 40170 UtSlPG 20260610133923.0 m cr n 260607r2012||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 TL Smith, Laurence Yard The Romance of Aircraft Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2012 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2012-07-08 Produced by Jens Nordmann, Odessa Paige Turner and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "The Romance of Aircraft" by Laurence Yard Smith is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book delves into the fascinating evolution of aerial technology, starting from the early experiments with balloons in the late 18th century to more complex flying machines, highlighting key figures such as the Montgolfier brothers and other pioneers in aviation. At the start of the narrative, the author describes a pivotal moment in history: June 5, 1793, when the Montgolfier brothers astonished a crowd with the ascent of their first hot air balloon. This exhilarating event marked humanity's initial steps towards conquering the skies, igniting public fascination and curiosity about flight. The opening portion captures the magical atmosphere of that afternoon, detailing how the balloon rose against the backdrop of a cheering crowd while also stirring mixed emotions from frightened onlookers. As the story unfolds, it sets the stage for exploring early ballooning adventures and the gradual progression towards more advanced dirigibles and airplanes. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Aeronautics, Military Aeronautics World War, 1914-1918 -- Aerial operations https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/40170 81009 81009