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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