Publisher's Synopsis
"" Wonderful Balloon Ascents Or The Conquest Of The Skies"" is a book written by Marion and Fulgence. The book is a fascinating account of the history of balloon flights and the pioneers who made them. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a different aspect of the history of ballooning. The authors describe the early experiments with hot air balloons and the development of gas balloons. They also discuss the famous balloon flights of the 19th century, including those of Charles Green and the Montgolfier brothers.The book is beautifully illustrated with drawings and photographs of early balloons and the people who flew them. The authors also include anecdotes and stories about the people involved in these historic flights, adding a human touch to the technical details.Overall, ""Wonderful Balloon Ascents Or The Conquest Of The Skies"" is an engaging and informative book that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of aviation or the early pioneers of flight. It is a must-read for anyone fascinated by the wonder and beauty of ballooning.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
