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The Dominion of the Air

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A fascinating history of the human passion for flight, and man's various methods, successful and otherwise, of becoming airborne. ... Read more

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A fascinating history of the human passion for flight, and man's various methods, successful and otherwise, of becoming airborne.
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The Dominion Of The Air The Story Of Aerial Navigation

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The dominion of the air: The story of aerial navigation presents a comprehensive exploration of humanity's long-standing aspiration to achieve flight. Written with historical precision and narrative charm, it traces the evolution of aerial navigation from speculative imagination to scientific reality. The book examines the early ideas of philosophers and inventors who envisioned mechanical flight, ... Read more

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The dominion of the air: The story of aerial navigation presents a comprehensive exploration of humanity's long-standing aspiration to achieve flight. Written with historical precision and narrative charm, it traces the evolution of aerial navigation from speculative imagination to scientific reality. The book examines the early ideas of philosophers and inventors who envisioned mechanical flight,
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The Dominion of the Air

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Another classic converted by eBooksLib.com. He that would learn to fly must be brought up to the constant practice of it from his youth, trying first only to use his wings as a tame goose will do, so by degrees learning to rise higher till he attain unto skill and confidence. ... Read more

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Another classic converted by eBooksLib.com. He that would learn to fly must be brought up to the constant practice of it from his youth, trying first only to use his wings as a tame goose will do, so by degrees learning to rise higher till he attain unto skill and confidence.
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From the Earth to the Moon

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Set at the end of the American Civil War, From the Earth to the Moon is a forward-looking tale of space adventure. One of the earliest science fantasy stories ever written, From the Earth to the Moon follows three wealthy members of a post-Civil War gun club who design and build an enormous columbiad -- and ride a spaceship fired from it all the way to the moon! ... Read more

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Set at the end of the American Civil War, From the Earth to the Moon is a forward-looking tale of space adventure. One of the earliest science fantasy stories ever written, From the Earth to the Moon follows three wealthy members of a post-Civil War gun club who design and build an enormous columbiad -- and ride a spaceship fired from it all the way to the moon!
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All Around the Moon

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A few years ago the world was suddenly astounded by hearing of an experiment of a most novel and daring nature, altogether unprecedented in the annals of science. The BALTIMORE GUN CLUB, a society of artillerymen started in America during the great Civil War, had conceived the idea of nothing less than establishing direct communication with the Moon by means of a projectile! President Barbican, ... Read more

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A few years ago the world was suddenly astounded by hearing of an experiment of a most novel and daring nature, altogether unprecedented in the annals of science. The BALTIMORE GUN CLUB, a society of artillerymen started in America during the great Civil War, had conceived the idea of nothing less than establishing direct communication with the Moon by means of a projectile! President Barbican,
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The Moon-Voyage

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by Jules Verne, Callum Farrowly ...

In "The Moon-Voyage," Jules Verne intricately weaves a narrative that marries scientific innovation with the spirit of adventure. This novel is a triumph of 19th-century imagination, exploring the possibilities and perils of lunar travel using a blend of meticulous research and vivid storytelling. Verne's characteristic precision in detailing mechanical inventions and astronomical phenomena brings ... Read more

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In "The Moon-Voyage," Jules Verne intricately weaves a narrative that marries scientific innovation with the spirit of adventure. This novel is a triumph of 19th-century imagination, exploring the possibilities and perils of lunar travel using a blend of meticulous research and vivid storytelling. Verne's characteristic precision in detailing mechanical inventions and astronomical phenomena brings
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SKY HIGH - The Story of Aviation

by Eric Hodgins, F. Alexander Magoun ...

Series series History of Aviation
The history of aviation from antiquity until 1930: Primitive beginnings - Beginnings of modern theory (Balloons ; Airships) - Heavier than air (The 17th and 18th centuries ; The 19th Century) - The Pioneer Era (1903–1914) - World War I (1914–1918) - Post World War I (1918–1930) ... Read more

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The history of aviation from antiquity until 1930: Primitive beginnings - Beginnings of modern theory (Balloons ; Airships) - Heavier than air (The 17th and 18th centuries ; The 19th Century) - The Pioneer Era (1903–1914) - World War I (1914–1918) - Post World War I (1918–1930)
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The Short Stories Of Jules Verne

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The short story is often viewed as an inferior relation to the Novel. But it is an art in itself. To take a story and distil its essence into fewer pages while keeping character and plot rounded and driven is not an easy task. Many try and many fail. In this series we look at short stories from many of our most accomplished writers. Miniature masterpieces with a lot to say. In this volume we ... Read more

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The short story is often viewed as an inferior relation to the Novel. But it is an art in itself. To take a story and distil its essence into fewer pages while keeping character and plot rounded and driven is not an easy task. Many try and many fail. In this series we look at short stories from many of our most accomplished writers. Miniature masterpieces with a lot to say. In this volume we
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The Railway Conquest of the World

by Frederick A. Talbot ...

There is an unfathomable fascination with the romance connected to the construction of great railways, yet little is known of the beginning and growth of the pioneering railways of the world, of the heavy tax that their construction imposed on the ingenuity, skill and resources of their builders. Speeding swiftly along a railway with a road-bed as smooth as an asphalt pavement conveys no ... Read more

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There is an unfathomable fascination with the romance connected to the construction of great railways, yet little is known of the beginning and growth of the pioneering railways of the world, of the heavy tax that their construction imposed on the ingenuity, skill and resources of their builders. Speeding swiftly along a railway with a road-bed as smooth as an asphalt pavement conveys no
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The Atlantic Telegraph (1865)

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by Sir William Howard Russell ...

Written in 1865 by the war correspondent of the Times (London), William H. Russell, this book tells the story of the 1865 attempt to lay the Atlantic Cable from the Great Eastern, Brunel's mammoth ship converted to cable laying for the purpose. After relating the details of the failed attempts to lay the cable in 1857/58, the book describes and illustrates the expedition of 1865. While it, too, ... Read more

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Written in 1865 by the war correspondent of the Times (London), William H. Russell, this book tells the story of the 1865 attempt to lay the Atlantic Cable from the Great Eastern, Brunel's mammoth ship converted to cable laying for the purpose. After relating the details of the failed attempts to lay the cable in 1857/58, the book describes and illustrates the expedition of 1865. While it, too,
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Sharpshooting

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by W.W. Greener ...

A British classicWritten in 1900, by renown british gunmaker W.W. Greener, this classic text on shooting sports and technique is a must read for any marksmanship enthusiast. His foresight on the eve of the First Great War in seeing the need for a larger percentage of the populace to know the art and skills of the rifle, for the good of the empire, was the motivation behind this work.He details the ... Read more

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A British classicWritten in 1900, by renown british gunmaker W.W. Greener, this classic text on shooting sports and technique is a must read for any marksmanship enthusiast. His foresight on the eve of the First Great War in seeing the need for a larger percentage of the populace to know the art and skills of the rifle, for the good of the empire, was the motivation behind this work.He details the
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Balloons, Airships, and Flying Machines

Enriched edition. A Journey Through Aviation History

by Gertrude Bacon, Alicia Stevens ...

In "Balloons, Airships, and Flying Machines," Gertrude Bacon masterfully explores the evolution of human flight from its earliest conceptualization to the burgeoning advancements in aeronautics during the early 20th century. Written with a remarkable clarity and rich detail, this book immerses readers in the trials, triumphs, and technological breakthroughs that characterized the quest for aerial ... Read more

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In "Balloons, Airships, and Flying Machines," Gertrude Bacon masterfully explores the evolution of human flight from its earliest conceptualization to the burgeoning advancements in aeronautics during the early 20th century. Written with a remarkable clarity and rich detail, this book immerses readers in the trials, triumphs, and technological breakthroughs that characterized the quest for aerial
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