| Author |
Baldwin, Thomas, 1742-1804 |
| LoC No. |
07003475
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| Title |
Airopaidia : Containing the narrative of a balloon excursion from Chester, the eighth of September, 1785, taken from minutes made during the voyage; hints on the improvement of balloons ... To which is subjoined, mensuration of heights by the barometer, made plain; with extensive tables. The whole serving as an introduction to aërial navigation.
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| Alternate Title |
Airopaidia : or, Aërial recreation
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: J. Fletcher, 1786.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 65.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Tim Lindell, Robert Tonsing, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Airopaidia: Containing the Narrative of a Balloon Excursion from Chester" by Thomas Baldwin is a historical account written during the late 18th century. This work documents a significant balloon voyage that took place in September 1785, exploring the early days of aërostation and the fascinating phenomena experienced while airborne. The focus of the book details the technical aspects of ballooning, the beauty of aerial views, and the scientific observations made during the flight, providing a unique insight into the complexities of early aviation. At the start of the narrative, Baldwin reflects on the public's fascination with aerial voyages and the inadequacies of previous accounts, setting the stage for his detailed and meticulous report. He emphasizes the importance of careful preparation, noting the careful attention given to weather conditions and the mechanics involved in balloon inflation. As Baldwin embarks on the journey, he provides a vivid description of the balloon's inflation process amidst the excitement of spectators and outlines his inventory of tools and devices taken along for observation and safety. The initial chapters also detail the thoughts and sensations experienced as he ascends, combining a blend of scientific inquiry with the sheer wonder of viewing the earth from the skies. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
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| Subject |
Aeronautics -- Early works to 1900
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| Subject |
Balloons -- Early works to 1800
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74910 |
| Release Date |
Dec 15, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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