Flotte Aerienne (1908) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781164648413)

Flotte Aerienne, written by Wilfrid De Fonvielle and published in 1908, is a book that explores the possibilities and potential of air travel. Written at a time when aviation was still in its infancy, the book delves into the history of aviation and the various experiments and inventions that had been made up until that point. It also discusses the potential uses of air travel, including for military purposes, exploration, and transportation of goods and people.Fonvielle examines the different types of aircraft that existed at the time, including balloons, dirigibles, and airplanes, and discusses the advantages and disadvantages of each. He also looks at the technical aspects of aviation, such as the engines and materials used to construct aircraft.Throughout the book, Fonvielle emphasizes the importance of air travel and its potential to revolutionize transportation and exploration. He also highlights the challenges that must be overcome in order to make air travel a practical and safe mode of transportation.In addition to its historical significance, Flotte Aerienne is also notable for its detailed illustrations and diagrams of various aircraft and aviation-related technologies. Overall, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the early days of aviation and the excitement and optimism that surrounded this new mode of transportation.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Wilfrid De Fonvielle,Georges Besancon
ISBN-10: 1164648411
ISBN-13: 9781164648413
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 242
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.72lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.51d