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Patents for Inventions (Classic Reprint): Abridgments of Specifications Relating to Aeronautics; A. D. 1815-1866: Abridgments of Specifications ... A. D. 1815-1866 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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A concise guide to the earliest flight ideas
This book collects short abstracts of balloon, kite, and aerial device patents from 1815 to 1866. It presents a clear path through the practical inventions and their uses. This edition frames the topic with a short history of aeronautics, explaining how early experiments led to modern flight. It emphasizes how abstracts relate to the full patent specifications and includes a chronological and subject index to help researchers move quickly through the material.
- Concise abstracts of patent specifications on balloons, kites, and aerial machines
- Clear indexing that combines chronology and subject matter for fast reference
- Context on early propulsion ideas, including hydrogen and coal gas companies
- Notes on the development and applications of aerial navigation in the period
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. 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. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780331177275_0
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