The Montgolfier Brothers and the Invention of Aviation 1783-1784: With a Word on the Importance of Ballooning for the Science of Heat and the Art of Building Railroads
The Montgolfier Brothers and the Invention of Aviation 1783-1784: With a Word on the Importance of Ballooning for the Science of Heat and the Art of Building Railroads
This vividly illustrated book introduces the reader to the brothers Montgolfier, who launched the first hotair balloon in Annonay, France on 4 June 1783. Originally published in 1983. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the ...
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This vividly illustrated book introduces the reader to the brothers Montgolfier, who launched the first hotair balloon in Annonay, France on 4 June 1783. Originally published in 1983. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
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Fair. Book is in good condition and may contain underlining or highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include library labels. May not contain miscellaneous items (toys, dvds, etc). We offer 100% money back guarantee and fast customer support.
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Very Good in Very Good/Price Clipped jacket. Size: 9x1x11; D/J price clipped. Small plain label and inscription to front paste down. Corners of D/J and head and tail of D/J spine a little rubbed.
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Near Fine in Very Good jacket. Large hardback in near fine condition with a very good dust jacket. small closed tear on dj. Dust jacket is in a clear protective mylar sleeve.
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Very Good. Size: 11x8x1; Hardcover and dust jacket. Good binding and cover. Shelf wear. Foxing to edges. Clean, unmarked pages. This is an oversized or heavy book, which requires additional postage for international delivery outside the US.
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Fine- in Very Good jacket. 4to-over 9¾"-12" tall. 210 pages, illustrated in b&w and color "With a word on the importance of ballooning for the science of heat and the art of building railroads. The best book published to date on the invention of the balloon, this work is a case study illuminating some very serious scientific issues and at the same time a very readable narrative treatment of an extraordinary romantic subject." FINE-HARDCOVER, VERY GOOD DUST JACKET.
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