Thoughts On The Farther Improvement Of Aerostation: Or The Art Of Traveling In The Atmosphere (1785) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781104414139)

""Thoughts On The Farther Improvement Of Aerostation: Or The Art Of Traveling In The Atmosphere"" is a book written by an anonymous author who refers to themselves as the ""Inventor of the Machine."" The book, published in 1785, is a treatise on the subject of aerostation, which is the science of traveling through the air using lighter-than-air gases, such as hot air or helium.The author discusses the history of aerostation, including the early experiments of the Montgolfier brothers and the first manned balloon flight in 1783. They also examine the various types of balloons and their construction, as well as the practical applications of aerostation, such as military reconnaissance and scientific exploration.The author then proposes several ideas for improving aerostation, including the use of multiple balloons connected together, the development of a more efficient propulsion system, and the use of balloons for long-distance travel.Throughout the book, the author emphasizes the importance of safety in aerostation and provides detailed instructions for ensuring the safety of both the balloon and its passengers.Overall, ""Thoughts On The Farther Improvement Of Aerostation"" provides a fascinating look at the early days of aviation and the innovative ideas that were being explored at the time.With A Description Of A Machine, Now Constructing, On Different Principles From Those Hitherto Adopted.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: Inventor of the Machine,Samuel Hoole
ISBN-10: 1104414139
ISBN-13: 9781104414139
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 04/27/2009
Pages: 36
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.10d