Isbn: 9780666784353 - la navigation aérienne et les ballons dirigeables (classic reprint) (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book is the definitive history of the development of aviation from its earliest dreams to its impressive reality. Exploring the daring adventures and scientific pursuits of inventors and balloonists from the late 18th-century through the dawn of the 1900s, the author traces the evolution of this field. The book discusses the birth of hot-air and hydrogen-filled balloons, the challenges of navigating the skies, and the impact of aeronautics on warfare, transportation, and exploration. It delves into the lives of key figures like the Montgolfier brothers, Pilâtre de Rozier, and Alberto Santos-Dumont, showcasing their triumphs and sacrifices. Along the way, the author examines the scientific principles behind flight, the cultural significance of aerial exploration, and the enduring fascination with conquering the skies. This informative book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of flight and the human quest for the heavens. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…