Ballooning: A Concise Sketch Of Its History And Principles, From The Best Sources, Continental And English (1885)

Ballooning: A Concise Sketch Of Its History And Principles, From The Best Sources, Continental And English (1885) is a book written by Gustav May. The book is a comprehensive study of the history and principles of ballooning, drawing from the best sources in both continental Europe and England. The author traces the origins of ballooning, from the earliest experiments with hot air balloons to the development of gas balloons, and provides a detailed account of the key figures and events in the history of ballooning. The book also explores the principles of ballooning, including the physics of buoyancy, the design and construction of balloons, and the techniques used to control altitude and direction. With its detailed and authoritative coverage of the subject, Ballooning is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and science 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.