Aeronautica; or, Sketches illustrative of the theory and practice of aerostation :
comprising an enlarged account of the late aerial expedition to Germany /
by Monck Mason ...
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| Language: | English |
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London :
F.C. Westley,
1838.
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| Notes: | Physical description: vii, 355 p. : front. (3 port.) 5 pl., diagrs. ; 22 cm. |
Table of Contents:
Aerial expedition to Germany.
Analysis of the phenomena of aerostation.
Letters descriptive of previous ascents.
Letter on the subject of Mr. Cocking's parachute.
Catalogue of aeronauts.
Observations on the guidance of the balloon.
Observations on the regulation of the equilibrium.
Observations on the disposition and flight of birds.
Verses upon the voyage to Germany.
Aerial expedition to Germany.
Analysis of the phenomena of aerostation.
Letters descriptive of previous ascents.
Letter on the subject of Mr. Cocking's parachute.
Catalogue of aeronauts.
Observations on the guidance of the balloon.
Observations on the regulation of the equilibrium.
Observations on the disposition and flight of birds.
Verses upon the voyage to Germany.