Wonderful Balloon Ascents Or The Conquest Of The Skies

By Fulgence Marion

Book Overview

"" Wonderful Balloon Ascents Or The Conquest Of The Skies"" is a book written by Marion and Fulgence, detailing the history of hot air balloons and their role in the conquest of the skies. The book covers the early pioneers of balloon flight, such as the Montgolfier brothers and their first successful ascent in 1783, as well as the more recent advancements in technology that have made hot air balloons safer and more efficient. The authors also explore the cultural impact of balloon flight, including the use of balloons for military purposes and their role in popular culture. The book is a comprehensive and fascinating look at the history of hot air balloons and their significance in the development of aviation.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: 116271770X
• ISBN13: 9781162717708
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 122 Pages
• Weight: 0.49 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.5" x 9.3"