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245 1 0 _aLippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 26, August, 1880
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2008
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2008-03-16
508 _aProduced by Juliet Sutherland, Greg Bergquist and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Lippincott's Magazine of Popular Literature and Science, Vol. 26, August, 1880" is a historical magazine focused on a mix of popular literature and scientific ideas, likely written in the late 19th century. This particular volume includes a piece titled "American Aƫronauts," which explores the daring adventures and experiences of aeronauts, highlighting their contributions to exploration and scientific understanding of flight. The writing captures the spirit of adventure common in that era, emphasizing the characters' enthusiasm for pushing the boundaries of human experience. The opening of the magazine introduces the concept of aeronauts as modern-day adventurers, comparing their explorations to historical chivalric quests. It describes the thrill of ballooning and the character of notable American aeronauts like John Wise, whose passionate writings about ballooning and its health benefits illustrate the allure and excitement of flight. The text also shares anecdotes that highlight the personal experiences of these balloonists, such as their encounters with nature and the challenges they faced, setting the stage for a deeper exploration of aerial navigation and the psyche of those who soared above the earth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aScience -- Periodicals
653 _aLiterature, Modern -- 19th century -- Periodicals
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/24851
999 _c65852
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