Ballooning: A History, 1782-1900

by S.L. Kotar and J.E. Gessler

Book Overview

The hot air balloon has a fascinating history of much trial and error, scientific research and bold adventure. This book chronicles the development and advances in the endeavor and also provides insights into the people who developed the sport--many of whom lost their lives in the process. The book traces the history of ballooning from the Montgolfier brothers' first experiments with a paper balloon in Annonay, France, in 1782,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0786449411
• ISBN13: 9780786449415
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: McFarland & Company
• Length: 303 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.9" x 9.9"
• Age Range: 18 years and up
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher