Astra Castra: Experiments and Adventures in the Atmosphere (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781019409244)

Christopher Hatton Turnor was a nineteenth-century balloonist who made a name for himself through his daring and innovative aerial expeditions. Astra Castra chronicles his many adventures, from high-altitude ascents to long-distance traversals. With detailed descriptions of his equipment and techniques, as well as beautiful illustrations of the balloons themselves, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of aviation.

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