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Heath's French and English dictionary

By Jean Louis de Lolme

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In "Heath's French and English Dictionary," Jean Louis de Lolme presents a meticulous linguistic resource that bridges two vital languages of the 18th century, reflecting the period's Enlightenment ethos and its burgeoning emphasis on knowledge accessibility. The dictionary is methodically organized, showcasing not only straightforward translations but also contextual usage, thereby serving both scholars and laypeople. De Lolme's literary style is characterized by clarity and precision, making complex linguistic structures accessible while providing insight into the cultural exchanges between English and French-speaking communities of his time. Jean Louis de Lolme, a prominent Swiss jurist and political thinker, was deeply engaged with the intricacies of language and governance, which fueled his fascination with translation and communication. His background in law and political theory likely influenced his meticulous approach to lexicography, as he recognized language as a tool of power and social interaction. This rich tapestry of influences informs the depth and relevance of his dictionary in an age that was highly sensitive to the nuances of language as a vessel of thought and culture. I highly recommend "Heath's French and English Dictionary" to anyone interested in the duality of language and culture, whether for academic research, language learning, or understanding the historical context of Enlightenment Europe. De Lolme's illustrious work is not merely a dictionary; it is a gateway into the linguistic heritage connecting two significant cultures.

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1CHAPTER I.

53CHAPTER XXXXVI.

2Preparations for the Voyage.

54CHAPTER XXXXVII.

3ADDRESSED TO AIRONAUTS.

55CHAPTER XXXXVIII.

4SIGNS TO BE OBSERVED, WHEN IN THE AIR.

56CHAPTER XXXXIX.

52dly. To prevent too precipitate a Fall.

57CORROBORATING PROOFS OF A DEPRESSION.

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6SIGNS OF RISING.

58CHAPTER LI.

7SIGNS OF DESCENT.

59CHAPTER LII.

8SIGNS OF PROGRESSIVE HORIZONTAL MOTION.

60ON THE MEANS OF SUSTAINING A BALLOON ABOVE THE SURFACE OF THE WATER, BY A TEMPORARY LOSS OF BALLAST: AND OF RECOVERING THE BALLAST.

9SIGNS OF NEW AND SUDDEN HORIZONTAL CURRENTS.

61A GENERAL OBSERVATION.

10PREPARATIONS FOR ASCENT.

62ANOTHER METHOD OF SUSTAINING A BALLOON OVER WATER, WITHOUT LOSS OF GASS, OR OF BALLAST.

11ASCENT WITH 20lb. OF LEVITY.

63ON THE NECESSITY OF ASCERTAINING THE PROPER MODES OF DIRECTION, BY DIFFERENT AND FREQUENT EXPERIMENTS.

12BALLOON VERGING TO THE SEA.

64NEW MODE OF ASCENT, TO DETERMINE THE INSTANT THE BALLOON IS ARRIVED AT ANY GIVEN HEIGHT: TO MEASURE THE HEIGHTS: AND TO ESTIMATE THE DENSITIES OF THE AIR AT THE GIVEN HEIGHTS. ALSO, A METHOD OF ASCENDING TO A FIXED BAROMETRIC HEIGHT: THERE TO REMAIN SUSPENDED IN EQUILIBRIO.

13OBJECTION REMOVED.

65ON BAL LOONS. THEIR DEFECTS AND FARTHER IMPROVEMENTS.

14CHAPTER VIII.

66OF THE AIR-BOTTLE BALLOON.

15OTHER AËRIAL SCENES DESCRIBED.

67SUPERIORITY OF THE AIR-BOTTLE TO AN INTERIOR BALLOON.

16CHAPTER X.

68HINTS FOR THE DIRECTION OF THE BALLOON.

17CHAPTER XI.

69HINT FOR A VANE-SAIL TO PREVENT THE BALLOON FROM TURNING ROUND, WHILE THE WIND CONTINUES STEADY.

18CHAPTER XII.

70DEFECTS, IN THE COMPOSITION FOR BALLOONS, REMEDIED. ALSO ON THE COCHUC-VARNISH.

19CHAPTER XIII.

71ON VARNISHES, CONTINUED.

20CHAPTER XIV.

72HINTS ON IMPROVEMENT OF THE MACHINERY.

21CHAPTER XV.

73ON THE UTILITY OF BALLOONS: AN INTRODUCTORY CHAPTER.

22BALLOON DESCENDING.

74ON THE UTILITY OF BALLOONS.

23BALLOON STILL DESCENDING.

75THE PROCESS OF INFLATION.

24RE-ASCENT OF THE BALLOON.

76CHAPTER LXVIII.

25BALLOON STILL RE-ASCENDING.

77MENSURATION OF HEIGHTS.

26CHAPTER XX.

78METHODS TO ASCERTAIN THE TRUE HEIGHT.

27CHAPTER XXI.

79The use.

28BALLOON AT ITS GREATEST HEIGHT.

80The 4th Step, applied in the first Example.

29AIR WARMER ABOVE THAN BELOW.

81The practice.

30BALLOON ABOVE THE INFLUENCE OF WATER.

82The 5th Step, applied in the first Example.

31THIRD BALLOON-IRIS

83CHAPTER LXXII.

32SENSATIONS ACCOMPANYING THE BALLOON.

84The use.

33USEFUL CONCLUSIONS.

85The practice. The 7th Step applied in the first Example.

34CHAPTER XXVIII.

86THE SECOND TABLE.

35CHAPTER XXIX.

87THE THIRD TABLE, OR TABLE FOR TENTHS:

36CHAPTER XXX.

88The use.

37CHAPTER XXXI.

89The practice. The 12th Step applied in the first Example.

38CHAPTER XXXII.

90THE FOURTH TABLE,

39CHAPTER XXXIII.

91With a distinct View of the Work. (Ph. Tr. for 1777, Page 579.)

40THE SEQUEL.

92PRACTICE OF THE FIRST TABLE IN THE SECOND EXAMPLE.

41Rixton-Moss, Lancashire, IV. o’Clock P.M.

93PRACTICE OF THE THIRD EXAMPLE,

42CHAPTER XXXV.

94PRACTICE OF THE FOURTH EXAMPLE,⁠[134] FOR MEASURING SMALL HEIGHTS.

43CHAPTER XXXVI.

95A CALCULATION TO ASCERTAIN THE HEIGHT OF THE BALLOON ON THE DAY OF ASCENT: ONE BAROMETER AND ONE THERMOMETER ONLY, BEING TAKEN UP INTO THE CAR.

44OF THE WEATHER, IN THE VICINITY OF CHESTER, ABOUT THE TIME OF THE EXCURSION.

96HINTS, ON THE CHEAPEST METHOD OF INFLATING BALLOONS, WITH DESCRIPTIONS OF DIFFERENT MODELS FOR A GASS-STEAM-ENGINE.

45ON CERTAIN APPEARANCES AT DIFFERENT ALTITUDES OF THE BALLOON.

97I.

46CONJECTURES ON THE CAUSES OF THE CIRCULAR TRANSPARENCY TO A CERTAIN DISTANCE BELOW THE BALLOON, AND OF THE RED LIGHT FROM THE SEA AND RIVERS, WHEN SEEN ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE SUPERIOR CLOUDS.

98II.

47ON THE EXCESSIVE DIMINUTION OF OBJECTS ON THE SURFACE OF THE EARTH, TO A SPECTATOR SITUATED ABOVE THE REGION OF CLOUD, AT THE BAROMETRIC HEIGHT OF NEAR A MILE AND HALF, PERPENDICULAR.

99III.

48CONJECTURES ON THE CAUSES WHICH INFLUENCE THE DESCENT OF BALLOONS IN THEIR PASSAGE OVER WATER.

100IIII.

49CHAPTER XXXXII.

101V.

50CHAPTER XXXXIII.

102VI.

51OBJECTION TO THE THEORY REMOVED.

103An alphabetical index of the contents:

52CHAPTER XXXXV.