Wise, 1873, Through the Air

John Wise. Through the Air: a narrative of forty years' experience as an aëronaut. Comprising a history of the various attempts in the art of flying by artificial means from the earliest period down to the present time. With an account of the author's most important air-voyages and his many thrilling adventures and hairbreadth escapes. Also, an appendix, in which are given full instructions for the manufacture and management of balloons. Profusely illustrated. Philadelphia, New York, Boston, & Chicago: To-Day Printing and Publishing Company, 1873.

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Cover epigram: "Stand still, and consider the wondrous works of God. Dost thou know when God disposed them, and caused the light of his cloud to shine? Dost though know the balancings of the clouds, the wondrous works of Him which is perfect in knowledge?" —Job xxxvii

Dedicated to Professor Joseph Henry of the Smithsonian Institute.

Apparently an expanded version of Wise's 1850 books, A System of Aeronautics.

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