Publication 5470, 1843, The great aerial navigator, Vickers, 1843. Atmospheric machine for conveyance of passengers, troops, and government despatches to India and China, in 5 days
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This appears to be a collection of works, with several listed authors.[1] The publisher is Vickers, of 28, Holywell Street, Strand. Google gives an address for Brittain too.
The title and date suggests that this is a balloon/dirigible idea, possibly along an aerial railway. Is this associated with William Henson? He and his teammates were speaking of such things in 1843.
References
- ↑ The Great Aerial Navigator, Or Atmospheric Machine!, entry at google books
- Brockett 1910, page 376, entry 5470: Great (The) aerial navigator, Vickers, 1843. Atmospheric machine, for conveyance of passengers, troops, and government despatches to India and China, in five days. Broad sheet with large wood cut of the machine, and description (19 x 14½), Vickers, 1843. (5470
| Original title | The great aerial navigator. Atmospheric machine, for conveyance of passengers, troops, and government despatches to India and China, in five days |
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| Simple title | The great aerial navigator. Atmospheric machine for conveyance of passengers, troops, and government despatches to India and China in five days |
| Authors | William Brittain, John Clements, George Purkess, George William Vickers, James Allen |
| Date | 1843 |
| Countries | GB |
| Languages | en |
| Keywords | aerial navigator, Vickers, atmospheric, machine, conveyance, passengers, troops, government, aerial railway, military, India, China, duration |
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| Related to aircraft? | 1 |
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