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First‑hand narratives of balloon ascents undertaken while a capital was under siege are combined with technical discussion of aerostatic practice, atmospheric observations, and the design and handling of apparatus. The author critiques the persistent stagnation of ballooning and surveys recent experiments, arguing that the art must shift from spectacle to systematic scientific and practical development. Detailed accounts of varied excursions illustrate methods for studying weather and navigation in different conditions. The work mixes adventurous reportage with concrete recommendations for organized aeronautical training and improved equipment.

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Title: En ballon! Pendant le siege de Paris

Author: Gaston Tissandier

Release date: February 1, 2004 [eBook #11038]
Most recently updated: October 13, 2023

Language: French

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EN BALLON!
PENDANT
LE SIÈGE DE PARIS

AU GÉNÉRAL CHANZY EX-COMMANDANT EN CHEF L'ARMÉE DE LA LOIRE DÉPUTÉ À L'ASSEMBLÉE NATIONALE

HOMMAGE DE SINCÈRE DÉVOUEMENT

En souvenir des ascensions captives du Mans et de Laval.

G.T.