Title:A system of aeronautics, comprehending its earliest investigations, and modern practice and art. Designed as a history for the common reader, and guide to the student of the art. In three parts. Containing an account of the various attempts in the art of flying by artificial means, from the earliest period down to the discovery of the aeronautic machine by the Montgolfiers, in 1782, and to a later period. With a brief history of the author's fifteen years' experience in aerial voyages. Also, full instructions in the art of making balloons .
Author:Wise, John
Publication:Philadelphia, PA: J.A. Speel, 1850.
Physical description:xvi, [17]-310 p. front. (port.) plates. 23 cm.
Credit Line:Collection of SFO Museum, The Tony Bill Aviation Library Collection
Subject:Balloons.Balloon ascensions History.Aeronautics History.
Call Number:TL515 .W57 1850 SC
Collection:Aviation Library
Category:Book
Subcategory:Book
Accession Number:2000.160.0969
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