The Montgolfier Brothers and the Invention of Aviation 1783-1784

With a Word on the Importance of Ballooning for the Science of Heat and the Art of Building Railroads

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• Charles Coulston Gillispie

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• 232 Seiten
• 9 Lesestunden

• Biografien & Memoiren

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The narrative focuses on the pioneering Montgolfier brothers, who made history by launching the first hot air balloon in Annonay, France, on June 4, 1783. Through vivid illustrations, readers are immersed in the innovative spirit and excitement of this groundbreaking achievement in aviation. The book highlights the brothers' ingenuity and the significance of their invention, capturing a pivotal moment in the history of flight.

• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2014
• Einband: Paperback