Patents for Inventions (Classic Reprint): Abridgments of Specifications Relating to Aeronautics; A. D. 1815-1866 - Couverture souple

Eyre, George E.

 
9780331177275: Patents for Inventions (Classic Reprint): Abridgments of Specifications Relating to Aeronautics; A. D. 1815-1866

Synopsis

This book is a historical survey of human attempts at aerial navigation, from ancient kite designs to modern aerostats. The author traces the development of balloons and airships, discussing the scientific principles behind flight and the challenges faced by early aeronauts. The book demonstrates the breadth of human ingenuity in overcoming the limitations of our physical world. The author's examination of the social and cultural significance of aeronautics is insightful, exploring the ways in which this technology has shaped our understanding of the world and our place within it. The book concludes by considering the future of aerial navigation and the potential for further advances in this field.

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9780331177299: Patents for Inventions: Abridgments of Specifications Relating to Aeronautics; A. D. 1815-1866 (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10 :  0331177293 ISBN 13 :  9780331177299
Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018
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