The History And Practice Of Aerostation (1785)

By Tiberius Cavallo

Book Overview

The History And Practice Of Aerostation (1785) is a book written by Tiberius Cavallo that provides a comprehensive overview of the history and practice of aerostation, or the science of ballooning. The book covers the early history of ballooning, including the experiments of the Montgolfier brothers, as well as the development of the hot air balloon and the hydrogen balloon. Cavallo also discusses the physics behind aerostation, including the principles of buoyancy and the effects of air pressure on balloons. He provides detailed instructions for constructing and launching balloons, including tips on how to control altitude and direction. In addition to its technical content, the book also includes anecdotes and stories about famous balloonists, such as Andr�����-Jacques Garnerin and Jean-Pierre Blanchard, who made daring ascents and descents in early balloons. Overall, The History And Practice Of Aerostation is a fascinating look at the early days of ballooning and the science behind this groundbreaking technology.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120889375
• ISBN13: 9781120889379
• Release Date: January 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 350 Pages
• Weight: 1.03 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"