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 |
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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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Sources
- 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