Wonderful Balloon Ascents; Or, The Conquest of the Skies by Fulgence Marion
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“Wonderful Balloon Ascents; Or, The Conquest of the Skies” by Fulgence Marion is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the fascinating history of balloons and the art of ballooning, chronicling significant aerial voyages that mark human attempts to conquer the skies. Through its narrative, the work captures the thrill and innovation surrounding the advent of ballooning, showcasing the early pioneers and their daring escapades in
air travel. The beginning of Marion's work sets the stage for the exploration of aerial technology, recounting the monumental first successful balloon flight by Vincent Lunardi in Britain in 1784. It vividly describes the joy and astonishment that such a groundbreaking invention sparked across Europe, leading to widespread fascination and dreams of future advancements in air travel. The text further elaborates on various early balloon ascents, the scientific understanding that enabled human flight, and the cultural impact that ballooning performed in shaping public imagination during that era. Throughout this opening, Marion highlights the ambitious spirit of human invention, framing early aeronauts as heroes of science whose courageous endeavors opened up new realms of possibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Marion, Fulgence |
|---|---|
| Title |
Wonderful Balloon Ascents; Or, The Conquest of the Skies A History of Balloons and Balloon Voyages |
| Original Publication | 1870 |
| Note | .zip version contains numerous picture files from the book |
| Credits | Produced by Dianne Bean, and David Widger |
| Language Note | From the French, 1870 |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics |
| Subject | Balloons |
| Subject | Balloon ascensions |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 899 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-00899-8 |
| Release Date | May 1, 1997 |
| Last Update | Jan 27, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 1144 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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