Patents for Inventions (Classic Reprint): Abridgments of Specifications Relating to Aeronautics; A. D. 1815-1866: Abridgments of Specifications ... A. D. 1815-1866 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover
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Explore the history of flight through distilled patent records. This collection brings abridgments of aeronautics specifications from 1815 to 1866, focusing on balloons, kites, and other devices that aimed to rise and navigate the air. It presents a chronological, topic-based index that helps readers understand how early ideas evolved into practical experiments.
The book situates technical detail in a readable format, balancing historical context with the specifics of each invention. It includes notes on how these inventions were described in their time and what they hoped to achieve, without requiring prior technical knowledge to follow.
- Concise abstracts of many aeronautical patents, organized by invention type and date
- Examples of early balloon designs, propulsion ideas, and methods to control ascent
- Historical introduction that situates progress in the broader story of flight
- Carefully restrained, spoiler-free presentation of the original concepts
Ideal for readers of aviation history, patent enthusiasts, and anyone curious about how early experiments shaped air travel.
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Patents for Inventions: Abridgments of Specifications Relating to Aeronautics
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book is a historical survey of human attempts at aerial navigation, from ancient kite designs to modern aerostats. The author traces the development of balloons and airships, discussing the scientific principles behind flight and the challenges faced by early aeronauts. The book demonstrates the breadth of human ingenuity in overcoming the limitations of our physical world. The author's examination of the social and cultural significance of aeronautics is insightful, exploring the ways in which this technology has shaped our understanding of the world and our place within it. The book concludes by considering the future of aerial navigation and the potential for further advances in this field. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9780331177275_0
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