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100 1 _aBacon, Gertrude,
_d1874-1949
245 1 0 _aBalloons, Airships, and Flying Machines
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
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 2017-05-27
508 _aProduced by deaurider, Charlie Howard, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Balloons, Airships, and Flying Machines" by Gertrude Bacon is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work explores the fascinating history of human flight, from the earliest balloon experiments by pioneers like the Montgolfier brothers in the late 18th century to advancements in airships and flying machines. The book offers insight into significant milestones in aeronautics and the evolution of ballooning as both a scientific tool and a mode of transport. At the start of the narrative, the author sets the stage by recounting the significant night in November 1782 when Joseph and Stephen Montgolfier ignited the passion for ballooning. Their initial experiments with a simple paper bag filled with heated air led to the creation of the first hot-air balloon, which rose to the astonishment of onlookers. Bacon details the evolution of ballooning, emphasizing early theories and attempts at human flight, illustrating the successes and failures that shaped this remarkable journey toward conquering the skies. Through this historical lens, readers are drawn into the adventurous spirit of early aeronautics, capturing the imagination and challenges of those who dared to dream of flying. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBalloons
653 _aAeronautics
653 _aAirships
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54799
999 _c95631
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