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The Montgolfier Brothers and the Invention of Aviation 1783-1784: With a Word on the Importance of Ballooning for the Science of

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title The Montgolfier Brothers and the Invention of Aviation 1783-1784: With a Word on the Importance of Ballooning for the Science of
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Charles Coulston Gillispie
SeriesPrinceton Legacy Library
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:232
Dimensions(mm): Height 279,Width 216
Category/GenreHistory of engineering and technology
Aerospace and aviation technology
ISBN/Barcode 9780691613321
ClassificationsDewey:629.1300922
Audience
Tertiary Education (US: College)
Professional & Vocational

Publishing Details
Publisher Princeton University Press
Imprint Princeton University Press
Publication Date 14 July 2014
Publication Country United States

Description

This vividly illustrated book introduces the reader to the brothers Montgolfier, who launched the first hotair balloon in Annonay, France on 4 June 1783. Originally published in 1983. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Pri