Monck, 1838, Aeronautica, Sketches illustrative of the theory and practice of aerostation, expedition to Germany

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Original title Aeronautica; or, Sketches illustrative of the theory and practice of aerostation, expedition to Germany
Simple title Aeronautica; or, Sketches illustrative of the theory and practice of aerostation, expedition to Germany
Authors Thomas Monck
Date 1838
Countries GB
Languages en
Keywords theory, practice, aerostation, expedition, Germany
Journal
Related to aircraft? 1
Page count 355
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  • Brockett 1910, page 563, entry 8184: Mason, Monck, i. e., Thomas Monck. Aeronautica; or, Sketches illustrative of the theory and practice of aerostation; comprising an enlarged account of the late aerial expedition to Germany; by Monck Mason. Contents. -- Aerial expedition to Germany. Analysis of the phenomena of aerostation. Letters descriptive of previous ascents. Letter on the subject of Mr. Cocking's parachute. Catalogue of aeronauts. Observations on the guidance of the balloon. Observations on the regulation of the equilibrium. Observations on the disposition and flight of birds. Verses upon the voyage to Germany. London, F. C. Westley, 1838, vii, pp. 355, front. (3 port.), pl. 5, diagrs., 22 cm. LC (8184