Patents for Inventions: Abridgments of Specifications Relating to Aeronautics; A. D. 1815-1866 (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

George E. Eyre

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0331177293 ISBN 13: 9780331177299

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2017

Synopsis

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.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2017
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0331177293
• ISBN 13: 9780331177299
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 90