Travels In The Air

Author : JAMES GLAISHER
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 450 pages
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Release : 1871
Category : Electronic
ISBN : LOC:00089171271

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Author : Anonim
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 442 pages
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Release : 2024-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9783382140212

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Author : James Glaisher
Publisher : Forgotten Books
Page : 438 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-19
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0331433648

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Travels in the Air (Classic Reprint) by James Glaisher Pdf

Excerpt from Travels in the Air But no method more simple could have been imagined than that by which the aeronaut ascends, and which leaves the observer entire freedom to note the phenomena by which he is surrounded. With the ease of an ascending vapour he rises into the atmosphere, carried by the imprisoned gas, which responds with the alacrity of a sentient being to every external circumstance, and lends Obedience to the slightest variation of pressure, temperature, or humidity. The balloon when full and on the earth, with a strong wind, is vehemently agitated, and if a stiff breeze prevail during the progress of inflation, it is for the time almost ungovernable. \vhen prepared for flight it offers the greatest powers of resistance to mechanical control, and, bent on soaring upwards, struggles impatiently to be free. In a line of perpendicular ascent the balloon has a motion of its own. It therefore rises or falls according to the action of the atmosphere upon the imprisoned gas. The second motion, which, united to the first, ca1ries the balloon out of the perpendicular line on rising, and directs its onward motion in a plane, is not inherent in the balloon, but is due to the external force of horizontal currents which sweep it in the direction of their course, and communicate a compound motion we can neither direct nor calculate. The simple inherent motion we can repeat at will. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author : James Glaisher
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 456 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2019-08-16
Category : History
ISBN : 0371250404

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This is a reproduction of the original artefact. Generally these books are created from careful scans of the original. This allows us to preserve the book accurately and present it in the way the author intended. Since the original versions are generally quite old, there may occasionally be certain imperfections within these reproductions. We're happy to make these classics available again for future generations to enjoy!

Author : Various
Publisher : Read Books Ltd
Page : 466 pages
File Size : 48,5 Mb
Release : 2020-10-16
Category : Transportation
ISBN : 9781528766067

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Travels in the Air by James Glaisher, Camille Flammarion, W. de Fonvielle, and Gaston Tissander by Various Pdf

In the 21st century - the age of the budget airline - where quick and reliable air travel is available to a large segment of society, it seems hard to comprehend that it is less than 250 years since the first human took to the skies. Although the wing of the bird seemed like the most obvious natural mechanism to attempt replicate, it was actually contained hot air, as demonstrated by the Montgolfiers and their balloon, that gave birth to the era human aviation. Since the first manned balloon flight in 1783, developments have come thick and fast, the airship, the aeroplane, and finally the space shuttle. This reprint of a classic publication written by some of the pioneering aeronauts, details the interesting history and major events of the lighter-than-air period of aviation. Complete with illustrations and a brand new introduction, it gives a fascinating insight into aviation before the aeroplane.

Author : James Glaisher
Publisher : Melville House
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 2019-08-20
Category : History
ISBN : 9781612197975

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The Aeronauts by James Glaisher Pdf

The True Story Behind the Major Motion Picture — and one of the greatest daredevil stories in the history of aviation In 1862, ambitious scientist James Glaisher set out to do the impossible: ascend higher into the skies than ever before. A pioneer of weather forecasting and of photography, and a founding member of the Royal Meteorological Society, he wanted to take ground-breaking research measurements from different altitudes. On 5th September, along with experienced balloonist Henry Coxwell as his pilot, he lifted off in a hot air balloon for what would prove to be a death-defying and historic flight. Rising above the English countryside, they rose to the remarkable height of 37,000 feet (7 miles or 11km), almost killing both men, who experienced blurred vision, loss of motor function and, eventually, unconsciousness. It was a miracle they survived to tell the tale. Written in his own words, The Aeronauts chronicles Glaisher’s incredible flights and discoveries first hand, as well as his observations on those pioneers who came before and inspired him. His audaciously daring journey forms the story of the forthcoming major motion picture The Aeronauts. With an introduction by Professor Liz Bentley, Chief Executive at the Royal Meteorological Society

Author : Patrick Smith
Publisher : Sourcebooks, Inc.
Page : 336 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2018-06-05
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781492663973

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Cockpit Confidential by Patrick Smith Pdf

A New York Times bestseller For millions of people, travel by air is a confounding, uncomfortable, and even fearful experience. Patrick Smith, airline pilot and author of the popular website www.askthepilot.com, separates fact from fallacy and tells you everything you need to know: • How planes fly, and a revealing look at the men and women who fly them • Straight talk on turbulence, pilot training, and safety. • The real story on delays, congestion, and the dysfunction of the modern airport • The myths and misconceptions of cabin air and cockpit automation • Terrorism in perspective, and a provocative look at security • Airfares, seating woes, and the pitfalls of airline customer service • The colors and cultures of the airlines we love to hate COCKPIT CONFIDENTIAL covers not only the nuts and bolts of flying, but the grand theater of air travel, from airport architecture to inflight service to the excitement of travel abroad. It's a thoughtful, funny, at times deeply personal look into the strange and misunderstood world of commercial flying. "Patrick Smith is extraordinarily knowledgeable about modern aviation...the ideal seatmate, a companion, writer and explorer." —Boston Globe "Anyone remotely afraid of flying should read this book, as should anyone who appreciates good writing and great information." —The New York Times, on ASK THE PILOT.

Author : James 1809-1903 Glaisher,Camille 1842-1925 Flammarion,W de (Wilfrid) 1824-1914 Fonvielle
Publisher : Legare Street Press
Page : 450 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2021-09-09
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1013506693

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Travels in the Air; C. 3 by James 1809-1903 Glaisher,Camille 1842-1925 Flammarion,W de (Wilfrid) 1824-1914 Fonvielle Pdf

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Author : James Glaisher
Publisher : Palala Press
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2016-05-21
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 135841985X

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Author : James GLAISHER
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 448 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 1871
Category : Electronic
ISBN : BL:A0026628107

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Travels in the Air. By J. G., C. Flammarion, W. De Fonvielle and G. Tissandier. Edited by J. G. With ... Illustrations.-(The Voyages of MM. Flammarion, De Fonvielle, and Tissandier, Translated from the French by T. L. Phipson.). by James GLAISHER Pdf

Author : M.R. Dileep,Ajesh Kurien
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 566 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-30
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781000451245

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Air Transport and Tourism by M.R. Dileep,Ajesh Kurien Pdf

Air Transport and Tourism: Interrelationship, Operations and Strategies is a comprehensive textbook covering all major aspects of air transport from operational and managerial perspectives, as well as exploring the intricate relationship that exists between the air transport and tourism industries. The book introduces and provides in-depth coverage of the complexities of the airline industry and the tourism industry and the ways in which they are connected and impact on each other, for example, the destination–airport–airline nexus, and the roles of air transport and airlines in tourism and vice versa. Emphasis is placed on current and future trends, the impact of COVID-19, sustainability and environmental challenges throughout. Comprehensive coverage of airline operations, strategic management and planning, airport operations and air transport information technology is also provided, offering a practical viewpoint on these vital aspects of the subject. This will be the ideal introductory textbook for students of tourism and hospitality studying courses in aviation and air travel.

Author : Dale Peterson
Publisher : University of Georgia Press
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0820324892

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Chimpanzee Travels by Dale Peterson Pdf

A lifelong fascination with primates led Dale Peterson to Africa, which he crisscrossed in hope of sighting chimpanzees in the wild. As with any adventure worth retelling, however, Peterson's detours are as notable as his destinations. With the good-natured fatalism of the tested traveler, Peterson tells of trains and riverboats, opportunists and ecotourists, rain forests and shantytowns as he conveys the pitfalls of going forth on a budget as tiny as the continent is vast. Along the way, we also meet Jane Goodall and several other renowned primate researchers and caretakers. This is travel writing with a purpose, an account that inspires both admiration and concern for Africa's people, places, and natural diversity.

Author : Geoffrey Belknap
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2020-08-13
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781000211498

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From a Photograph by Geoffrey Belknap Pdf

Throughout its early history, photography's authenticity was contested and challenged: how true a representation of reality can a photograph provide? Does the reproduction of a photograph affect its value as authentic or not? From a Photograph examines these questions in the light of the early scientific periodical press, exploring how the perceived veracity of a photograph, its use as scientific evidence and the technologies developed for printing it were intimately connected.Before photomechanical printing processes became widely used in the 1890s, scientific periodicals were unable to reproduce photographs and instead included these photographic images as engravings, with the label ‘from a photograph’. Consequently, every image was mediated by a human interlocutor, introducing the potential for error and misinterpretation. Rather than ‘reading’ photographs in the context of where or how they were taken, this book emphasises the importance of understanding how photographs are reproduced. It explores and compares the value of photography as authentic proof in both popular and scientific publications during this period of significant technological developments and a growing readership. Three case studies investigate different uses of photography in print: using pigeons to transport microphotographs during the Franco-Prussian War; the debate surrounding the development of instantaneous photography; and finally the photographs taken of the Transit of Venus in 1874, unseen by the human eye but captured on camera and made accessible to the public through the periodical.Addressing a largely overlooked area of photographic history, From a Photograph makes an important contribution to this interdisciplinary research and will be of interest to historians of photography, print culture and science.

Author : Kenneth Hudson,Julian Pettifer
Publisher : Bodley Head
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 1979
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : STANFORD:36105035928154

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Diamonds in the Sky by Kenneth Hudson,Julian Pettifer Pdf

Author : Ian Frazier
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Page : 544 pages
File Size : 53,7 Mb
Release : 2010-10-12
Category : Travel
ISBN : 1429964316

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Travels in Siberia by Ian Frazier Pdf

A Dazzling Russian travelogue from the bestselling author of Great Plains In his astonishing new work, Ian Frazier, one of our greatest and most entertaining storytellers, trains his perceptive, generous eye on Siberia, the storied expanse of Asiatic Russia whose grim renown is but one explanation among hundreds for the region's fascinating, enduring appeal. In Travels in Siberia, Frazier reveals Siberia's role in history—its science, economics, and politics—with great passion and enthusiasm, ensuring that we'll never think about it in the same way again. With great empathy and epic sweep, Frazier tells the stories of Siberia's most famous exiles, from the well-known—Dostoyevsky, Lenin (twice), Stalin (numerous times)—to the lesser known (like Natalie Lopukhin, banished by the empress for copying her dresses) to those who experienced unimaginable suffering in Siberian camps under the Soviet regime, forever immortalized by Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn in The Gulag Archipelago. Travels in Siberia is also a unique chronicle of Russia since the end of the Soviet Union, a personal account of adventures among Russian friends and acquaintances, and, above all, a unique, captivating, totally Frazierian take on what he calls the "amazingness" of Russia—a country that, for all its tragic history, somehow still manages to be funny. Travels in Siberia will undoubtedly take its place as one of the twenty-first century's indispensable contributions to the travel-writing genre.