Kotar, S. L. , Gessler, J. E.
Ballooning: A History, 1782-1900
- ISBN 13:
- 9780786449415
- author:
- Kotar, S. L. , Gessler, J. E.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- McFarland
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 303
- Dimensions:
- 25.15 x 17.53 x 2.29 centimetres
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Aviation,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 20 working days
Description
The hot air balloon has a fascinating history marked by trial and error, scientific research, and bold adventure. This book chronicles the development and advances in ballooning from its early beginnings to its eventual decline with the rise of airplanes. The story begins with the Montgolfier brothers' experiments with a paper balloon in France in 1782, followed by several decades of innovation and risk-taking as the sport's novelty began to wane. Aeronauts developed bigger, better, and more daring tricks to stay ahead, but at great personal cost. The book concludes at the start of the 20th century, when the age of airplanes made hot air balloons all but obsolete.
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