The Dominion of the Air: The Story of Aerial Navigation
By J. M. Bacon
Length9h 42m
About this audiobook
"The Dominion of the Air: The Story of Aerial Navigation" by John M. Bacon is a historical book that chronicles the development and evolution of air travel. From hot air balloons in the 1700s to more advanced forms of aircrafts in the 20th century, Bacon details the innovations, triumphs, and setbacks in the journey towards conquering the skies. He also discusses some scientific principles behind flight. A great read for anyone interested in the history of aviation.
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GenreOther
Length9 hrs 42 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 1902
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Chapter 1: The Dawn Of Aeronautics
2Chapter 2: The Invention Of The Balloon
3Chapter 3: The First Balloon Ascent In England
4Chapter 4: The Development Of Balloon Philosophy
5Chapter 5: Some Famous Early Voyagers
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6Chapter 6: Charles Green And The Nassau Balloon
7Chapter 7: Charles Green—Further Adventures
8Chapter 8: John Wise—The American Aeronaut
9Chapter 9: Early Methods And Ideas
10Chapter 10: The Commencement Of A New Era
11Chapter 11: The Balloon In The Service Of Science
12Chapter 12: Henry Coxwell And His Contemporaries
13Chapter 13: Some Noteworthy Ascents
14Chapter 14: The Highest Ascent On Record
15Chapter 15: Further Scientific Voyages Of Glaisher And Coxwell
16Chapter 16: Some Famous French Aeronauts
17Chapter 17: Adventure And Enterprise
18Chapter 18: The Balloon In The Siege Of Paris
19Chapter 19: The Tragedy Of The Zenith—The Navigable Balloon
20Chapter 20: A Chapter Of Accidents
21Chapter 21: The Coming Of The Flying Machine
22Chapter 22: The Story Of The Spencers
23Chapter 23: New Departures In Aerostation
24Chapter 24: Andree And His Voyages
25Chapter 25: The Modern Airship—In Search Of The Leonids
26Chapter 26: Recent Aeronautical Events
27Chapter 27: The Possibilities Of Balloons In Warfare
28Chapter 28: The Constitution Of The Air
29Chapter 29: Conclusion
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