Wonderful Balloon Ascents; Or, The Conquest of the Skies by Fulgence Marion

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Author Marion, Fulgence
Title Wonderful Balloon Ascents; Or, The Conquest of the Skies
A History of Balloons and Balloon Voyages
Original Publication 1870
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Summary “Wonderful Balloon Ascents; Or, The Conquest of the Skies” by Fulgence Marion is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The book delves into the fascinating history of balloons and the art of ballooning, chronicling significant aerial voyages that mark human attempts to conquer the skies. Through its narrative, the work captures the thrill and innovation surrounding the advent of ballooning, showcasing the early pioneers and their daring escapades in air travel. The beginning of Marion's work sets the stage for the exploration of aerial technology, recounting the monumental first successful balloon flight by Vincent Lunardi in Britain in 1784. It vividly describes the joy and astonishment that such a groundbreaking invention sparked across Europe, leading to widespread fascination and dreams of future advancements in air travel. The text further elaborates on various early balloon ascents, the scientific understanding that enabled human flight, and the cultural impact that ballooning performed in shaping public imagination during that era. Throughout this opening, Marion highlights the ambitious spirit of human invention, framing early aeronauts as heroes of science whose courageous endeavors opened up new realms of possibility. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language Note From the French, 1870
Language English
LoC Class TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics
Subject Balloons
Subject Balloon ascensions
Category Text
EBook-No. 899
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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