An alphabetical index of the contents:
Referring to the sections and notes, but not
to the Pages.
- A.
- Absorption of Water by Air, Experiment to prove the, 247
- Accumulation of Air, mediocèanal, 259, 260
- Aërial Scenes described, 39, 47, 51, 56
- Air gives form to Things, 53
- - gentle, its Effect on the Surface of the Balloon, 201
- - calm, its Effect on the Surface of the Balloon, 202
- - pure, cool, defloguisticated, perpetually descending, 252
- - descending Torrents of, on Etna and Teneriffe, 265
- - Reception and Dispersion of, what, 280
- Air Bottle Balloon, its Use, 311
- - - - preferred to an interior Balloon, 314
- Aironaut Employments of the, in the Balloon, 29
- - - Attitude of the, in the Balloon, 32, 33
- - - lost over a Country well-known when below, 177
- - - to try different Heights, to find a favorable Wind, 309
- - - to wait, in the Calm above the Clouds, for a Wind, 309
- Airostat, a small one first liberated, 8
- Altitude apparent, from the Balloon when stationary, 49
- - - barometric, 49, b.
- Anchor and Cable, 13
- Apogay Winds, what, 241
- Apparent Height proportioned to the barometric Height, 49
- Appearance of a Plain below, the Size of a moderate Carpet, what, 179, 189
- Appearance of a Plain below, the Size of a Handkerchief, what, 181, 187
- Appearances at different Altitudes, from the Balloon, 213
- Articles, Weight and Number of, 26
- Ascent, to check and promote, 14
- - - Preparations for, 22
- - - of the Balloon at 40 Minutes past I. o’clock, 28
- - - with twenty Pounds of Levity, 28
- - - of Balloons, Causes to limit the, 279
- - - proper Times for, 285
- - - new Mode of, to determine the Height, 299
- Atmosphere gross, when seen throu’, from below, 55
- - - Depression of the, 232
- - - State of, favorable to the Direction of Balloons, 268
- - - Conjectures concerning the Warmth of the superior, 275
- - - probably respirable at great Altitudes, 277
- - - Height of, 290
- - - Weight of, in England, 290
- Attention to the Balloon necessary, 35
- Aurora Borealis, Conjectures concerning Appearance of, 274
- B.
- Ballast of what it consisted, 27
- - - when to be first thrown out, 21
- - - in Hand, ready to throw out, 91
- - - thrown down, 67, 95
- - - thrown over nearly 32 Pounds, 103
- - - poured down at once 20 Pounds, 183
- Balloon going to Sea, 75, 87, 90
- - - in a quiescent Bed of Air, 75
- - - of rowing it to any Point, in a Calm, 75
- - - drawn aside out of the Perpendicular, 103
- - - shrunk to its former Shape, 123
- - - alternately rising and falling, 125, 138
- - - in the Air five Hours and a Quarter, 207
- - - sustained above Water, how, 294, 295
- - - best Form of, 307
- - - Double, what, 314
- Balloons their Defects, and further Improvements, 303
- - - Air-tight Varnish for, 320, 325
- Barometer, and Thermometer, when stationary, 36
- - - Fluctuation of the Quicksilver in the, 37
- - - Mensuration of Heights by the, 350
- Beautiful preferred to the Sublime, in Prospects, 42
- - - Appearance, 43
- Bladders necessary, 26
- - - began to crackle, 116
- Bottles of Air thrown down, Caution, 74, 77, 84
- Breath not affected, nor visible, during the Excursion, 126
- Breeze Sea-, 88, 92, 257
- C.
- Cable, and Anchor or Grapple, 13
- - - to be fastened to a Center above the Car, 297
- Calculations of the Distance seen from the Balloon, 52, a.
- - - of the Height of Mountains, 171, a.
- Calm above, and Wind below, at the same Time, 168
- Canal artificial, Duke of Bridgewater’s, Appearance of, 166
- Cannon first discharged at IX. o’clock, 7
- - - the second Time, at XII., 11
- - - the third Time, at 40 Minutes and a half past I., 64
- - - the last Time, at 10 Minutes and a half past II., 62
- Car and Hoops, their Dimensions, 35
- Caution to keep the Circle clear during the Inflation, 23
- - - against the Dropping of Water out of the Balloon, 31
- - - on Landing, 98
- - - not to open the upper Valve, 122
- Charts Balloon, first suggested, 168
- Chilliness first perceived, 92;
- again, 109
- - - felt near moist Places, 283
- Circularity of Prospect, 79, 221
- Circumstance, each to be recorded, 4
- Circumstances apparently superfluous, mentioned and repeated, why, 5
- Clouds, an upper Tier seen to move in a safe Direction, 7, 46
- - - Perspective of the, 51
- - - appearing in rapid Motion, 163
- - - View of the, taken from above them, 130, 171
- - - Colouring of the, 172
- - - highest visible, 213
- Cochuc-Varnish, 320
- Cold, its Effects on the Balloon, 94
- Colour of the Rivers, red, 44
- - - of the City of Chester, blue, 45
- - - of Thunder-Clouds, 54
- - - of upper Clouds, 57, 172,
- Colours, primary, of Objects beneath, 129
- Columns of Air, depressing, observed by the Ancients, 239
- Compass, the properest Kind of, 38, a.
- Conclusions, useful, 159
- Conjunction of the Planets preceding a Hurricane, 211
- Contemplation of the Prospect, 113
- Course of the Balloon traced, to shew the Manner in which it was affected in passing over Water, 78
- Curls and Streams of Air, Smoke and Vapour, 250, b.
- Currents of Air, horizontal, 20
- - - from above, to be guarded against, 21
- Currents under, of Air, 87
- - - of Air, blowing to and from great Towns, 250
- - - of Air, contrary, at different Heights, at the same Time, 267
- - - the Balloon rising throu’ different, 106
- D.
- Defects in the Composition for Balloons, remedied, 320
- Depressing Torrents of Air, 254
- Depression of the Atmosphere, 232
- - - over moist Places in fair Weather, 243
- - - of the Atmosphere proved from History, 253
- - - nocturnal, of the Atmosphere, 267
- - - corroborating Proofs of a, 268
- Depth below, conveys no Idea of Distance, 157
- Depths, Mensuration of, with Barometers, &c. 348, 368, a, a.
- Descent of the Balloon, to retard the, 15
- - - Signs of the, 17, 159, 181
- - - at first rapid, with a rushing Noise, 96, 97
- - - Proof of gentle, 100
- - - Change in visible Objects, during the, 182
- - - of Balloons over Water, enquired into, 229, 230
- - - - - - - Means to prevent, 294, 295
- Description of the Ascent, 47
- Diameter of the Prospects above and below, 52, 79
- Diminution of Objects, excessive, when seen from the Balloon, 223
- - - - - Laws respecting the, 224
- Direction of the Balloon, Hints for the. 315
- Distance seen from the Balloon, Calculations of the. 52, a.
- - - of the Balloon from Chester, at the Report of the 4th Cannon, 64
- - - Idea of, from Experience, 158
- - - what is the greatest, to be seen from the Summits of the highest Mountains, 171, a.
- - - at which an Object can be distinguished by a good Eye, 175, a.
- - - of the Balloon-Course, 191
- - - at which, the Balloon was seen, 227
- - - and Height of a Balloon, found by a Quadrant, 310
- Dove turned out of the Car, 61
- E.
- Earth removed from Sight, 170
- Echo none above, 39
- Eknèfiai Winds, what, 241
- - - a dry Wind, 267
- Electricity of the Air, 65
- Elliptic Solid, the Form of the Balloon an, 160
- Employments of the Aironaut, 32
- Engines Steam, Models of, for Inflation, described, 429
- Equatorial Hoop, its Use, 161, 315
- Evaporation of Steam, 249
- Expansion of the Balloon, by what Manouvre, 132
- Experiment to prove whether the superior Atmosphere be hazy, tho’ the Sun continue shining, 47, a.
- Experiments necessary, in order to improve the Modes of Direction, 296
- Examples in the Mensuration of Heights with Barometers. See Table.
- Example 1st, Practice of the, 351
- - - - Recapitulation of the, 385
- - - 2d, Practice of the, 386
- - - - Recapitulation of the, 409
- - - 3d, Practice of the, 410
- - - 4th, Practice of the, to determine small Heights, 419
- - - 5th, Practice of the, to determine the Height of the Balloon, 423
- F.
- Fish Dìodon-Globe, a Model for Balloons, 377
- Flag white, hung out a Quarter of a Mile in Length, 4
- - - hung out half a Mile, in all, 66
- - thrown down at a Mile high, 59
- - Descent of the, 60
- - white, its Effect on the Balloon, 70
- - - Progress of the Balloon marked by the. 91
- - - impeding the Balloon, 103
- - - the remaining one unfolded, 105
- - - shewed a Change in the Direction of the Wind, 105
- Flights with the Balloon, for three Hours longer, 193
- Flying-Coach, 149
- Foot Roman, the Measure of a, 49, b.
- Form of the Balloon at its greatest Altitude, 14
- - - - the same at each Descent, 159
- G.
- Gass not offensive during the Voyage, why, 34
- - procured by Means of Acid, 338
- Gass procured by Means of Steam, 429
- Geography Balloon, first suggested, 167
- Globe-Fish, a Model for Balloons, 377
- Grapple or Anchor, 13
- Gums Copal, Sandarac, Mastic, &c., 326
- H.
- Heat of the Sun, greatest, while in the Car, 59
- Height apparent, proportioned to the barometric Height, 49
- - - of the Balloon, when stationary, at the first Ascent, viz. 2332 Yards, 52, a.
- - - in the Balloon, conveys no Apprehension of falling, 156
- - - of principal Mountains, noted, 171
- - - of a Mountain, seen at a Distance, calculated, 171, a, a.
- - - to which Balloons will probably ascend, 278
- - - fixed, Method of ascending to any, 299
- - - of the Balloon, to ascertain by a Quadrant, 310
- - - preparatory Instruments to observe the, 350
- - - of the Balloon measured, 425
- Heights to measure, Densities to estimate, 299
- - - of the Atmosphere, while they encrease in an arithmetical Progression, the Densities are said to encrease in geometrical Progression: the Meaning of such Terms, 301, a.
- Hemisphere upper only, of a Balloon to be inflated, 315
- Hoop equatorial, its Use, 161, 315
- Horizontal Motion, Signs of, deceitful, 18
- Hours proper for the Ascent of Balloons over Water, 254, 255, 261
- Hygrometer Horse-Hair, the best Kind, 217
- I.
- Illustration of the Scenery, 72
- Improvement during the Process of Inflation, 24
- Improvements how to be made in the propulsive Machinery, 319, 330
- - - in the Process of Inflation by Acid, suggested, 339
- - - suggested in the Process by Steam, 429
- Incorrectness of Maps, 81
- Inflation began at X. o’clock, with a small Balloon, 8
- - - Degree of, to be limited, 278, 317
- - - Process of, 339
- - - by Means of Acid, Expence saved in the, 347
- - - by Means of Steam, Expence saved in the, 429
- Inflation by Means of Steam, Model and Mode of, 429
- - - by Steam, preferred to the Process by Acid, 429
- Information derived from the Shape of the Balloon, 159, 160
- Inventory of the Voyage, 12
- Iris 1st, round the Shadow of the Balloon, 56
- - 2d, 73
- - 3d, 136
- Iron bright and fresh, proper for inflation, 431
- L.
- Landing, Manouvres during the, 98
- - - first, near Frodsham in Cheshire, 100
- - - second, near Warrington in Lancashire, 188
- - - Precautions to secure a safe, 297
- - - in windy Weather, Precautions to secure a safe, 298
- - - improved Mode of, 317
- Latitudes variable, light Airs playing in Eddies, common in the, 241
- Level of the lowest Stratum of Clouds in fair Weather, 93
- - all Inequalities of Surface reduced to the same, 111
- Light of a red Colour, Conjectures concerning the, 222
- M.
- Machinery propulsive, to be used in the Calm, above Winds, 319
- Magnitude of Objects, Laws respecting the, 224
- Manouvres seen at a great Distance, 140
- Map consulted, 174
- Mast, a light hollow, 315
- Meanders of the River encreased to the View, 81
- Mensuration of Heights and Depths by Barometers, 348
- Methods to ascertain the true Height, 350
- Method, the cheapest to inflate by Steam instead of Acid, 429
- Mistakes to be noticed, to prevent Repetition, 2
- Motion encreased, progressive not perceived, 165
- Motion of Air, called Reception and Dispersion of Air, what, 280
- Mountains, Names and Heights of principal, 171, a.
- - - their Use, 265
- Mouth of the Balloon, closed, 102
- N.
- Neck of the Balloon, how to place it, 31
- - - first tyed, 125
- - - risen near eight Feet upwards, 119
- - - an Attempt to reach it, 121
- - - held Air-tight in the Hand, 125
- Notes made during the Voyage, 36
- O.
- Objects diminishing as the Balloon arises, Description of, 109
- Objects, all terrestrial, disappearing, 163
- Order preserved during the Inflation, 23
- P.
- Parashute or Umbrella, 15
- - - the Balloon formed a vast, 184
- Perspective new, 39, 229
- Place where the Balloon alighted, 100, 187
- Points, the plainest generally most essential, frequently overlooked, 4, 338
- Preparations for Ascent, 22
- Prospects most beautiful, at what Height, 93
- - - below noted, 128
- Pulley or Reel, 13
- R.
- Rain warm in Winter, accounted for from the Theory of Accumulation, 270
- Reception and Dispersion of Air, 280
- Reel or Pulley, its Defects remedied, 41, a.
- Respiration easy during the Excursion, 114
- Resistence of the Air, as the Square of the Velocity of the falling Body, 15, a.
- Rising, Signs of, 16, 30
- Rivers, no Appearance of Water in the, 110
- Rule, general for measuring Heights, copied, 384
- Rusty Iron, improper for Inflation, 398
- S.
- Sail, three seen in the Liverpool Channel, 108
- - - triangular Latteen, purposely to retard the Balloon, 315
- - - Anemòmeter, what, 315
- - - Weights to be added to the, 316
- - - Vane-, what, 318
- Scenes aërial, described. See Sublime.
- Sea-Breeze discovered, 88
- - - - its Duration, 256
- - - - its Extent, 257
- Sensation of rising described, 30
- Sensations accompanying the Balloon, 141, 154
- Shadow of the Balloon traced on the Clouds, 56, 73, 136
- Shadows, their Length, at Noon, calculated, 84
- - - - - at half past III. calculated, 100
- - - encreased, seemed to raise the Objects, 127
- Shape of the Balloon altered, 118
- Sign of Descent, 181
- Signs to be observed in the Management of Balloons, 14, 15, 17, 20
- Situation novel, peculiar to the Balloon, 221
- Sound of the Gass throu’ the upper Valve, 134
- - - in the Air, an uncommon, 162
- Sounds immediately under the Balloon, their Effects, 175, a.
- Spirits raised by the Purity of the Air, 155
- Spunges of Air, 247
- Squalls of Wind, the Day preceding the Ascent, 6
- Stationary, the Balloon, 36, 122
- Steam, Mode of Inflation by Means of, 429
- Storms of Collection and Dispersion, 232, 263
- Sublime and beautiful Scenes, 3, 39, 47, 48, 49,
51, 71, 84, 112
- Sun, when hottest, 59
- Sympathy of the Spectators, 46
- T.
- Table the 1st. See Mensuration.
- - - for Expansion with Heat, from 1 to 40 Degrees, on Inches of the Barometer, from 9 to 32 Inches, 363
- - - the 2nd, shewing the Variations of the Barometer, at each Inch and Tenth of the Quicksilver, from 1 to 32 Inches, the Air being at the freezing Point, 371
- - - the 3d, for easy Calculations, from the 2d Table, 373
- - - the 4th, shewing the Expansion with Heat, from 1 to 100 Degrees, on any Number of Feet in the Air, 381
- Tastes not altered, on Account of the Height, 65
- Thermometer warmer above than below, 126
- Thermometers compared, 12, c.
- Thunder-Clouds described, 52
- - - - under the Balloon, 172
- Tide of Air in the Atmosphere, 291
- Tides highest, 288, 289
- Time, noted, 7, 8, 11, 22, 28, 36,
62, 63, 68, 73, 77, 85, 100,
101, 124, 162, 174, 186, 203,
206
- - - of Ascent, 28
- Time, in which the Excursion was performed, viz. two Hours and a Quarter, 191
- - - Noon, a dangerous one, for Balloons to pass an Arm of the Sea, 256
- - - the best, pointed out, 256
- - - Noon and full Tide, improper: Midnight and low Water, proper Hours for Ascent, over Water, 287
- Torrents of Air mediocèanal, depressing, 257, 258, 259
- - - - - accumulating, 260
- Transparency circular, of Vapour, 222
- Twine cut, lest it should prove a Conductor of Electricity between the Balloon and Earth, 103
- U.
- Useful Conclusions, 159
- Utility of Balloons, 332, 333
- Utility general, of Balloons, 338
- V.
- Valve upper, emits the lightest Gass, 124
- - - first tried, 133
- - - Swing, or Umbrella-Pendulum, as propulsive Machinery, communicates a progressive Motion to the Balloon, 319
- Vane-Sail, 318
- Vapour, Observation of the reddish, 33
- - - white, beautiful Effects of, 71
- - - began to be accumulated at a certain Height, 80
- Vapours, their Transparency, 222
- Varnishes, 320, 325
- Velocity of the Balloon, 192
- Vessels, the four and the River Wever disappeared, 110
- View circular, from the Balloon at its greatest Elevation, 55
- - - of the Balloon over Helsbye-Crag,77
- - - of the Clouds, from above them, 171
- - - from the Balloon of the Country between Chester and Rixton-Moss, 192
- Vis Inertiæ, 70, 316
- W.
- Warmth of the superior Atmosphere, 275
- - - of the Air above Plains and cultivated Countries, 276
- - - of the Air over the Sea, at certain Times and Seasons, 276
- - - descending from above, 284
- Water poured down, to observe the Effects of Air upon it, 74
- - - Balloon influenced on its Approach to, 76, 78
- - - Balloon above the Influence of, 131
- - - the Descent of Balloons over, 229
- - - the Causes of their Descent over, 230
- - - Absorption of, by Air, 247
- - - a curious Phenomenon seen on its Surface, 249, 250, b.
- - - Means to prevent the Descent of Balloons over, and within its Influence, 294, 295
- Waves of Air, 21
- - - of the Sea, the Dashing of, heard; the Sea being invisible, 80
- Weather, about the Time of the Excursion, 211
- Weighing during the Inflation avoided, how, 24
- Weight of Provisions and Articles, 24
- - - of the Balloon, and its Apparatus, 25
- Wind heard below, 86
- Winds, the Eknèfiai and Apogay, what, 241
- - - the Directions in which they blow, 253, a.
- - - the Eknèfiai productive of Cold, 253, a.
- - - Land- and Sea-, 253, a.
- - - contrary, at different Heights, their Use to waft Balloons to a given Point, 268
- Wings, their Use, first to retard, second to direct, 315
- Winter-Dress, preparatory, 26, 338
- - - Prospect from the Balloon, 169