À terre & en l'air... by Félix Nadar
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| Author | Nadar, Félix, 1820-1910 |
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| Commentator | Babinet, M. (Jacques), 1794-1872 |
| LoC No. | 32025939 |
| Title |
À terre & en l'air... Mémoires du Géant |
| Alternate Title |
À terre et en l'air... Mémoires du Géant |
| Note | Reading ease score: 70.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits |
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| Summary | "À terre & en l'air..." by Félix Nadar is a memoir that reflects on the early development of aeronautics, written in the mid-19th century. The work focuses on Nadar's experiences and observations as he ventures into the world of ballooning, intertwining personal anecdotes with scientific discussions about flight. It sheds light on the challenges and aspirations of pioneering aerialists and their quest to conquer the skies. The opening of the memoir reveals a nostalgic lens through which Nadar reflects on his childhood fascination with flight and the natural world. He recounts vivid memories of witnessing thrilling balloon ascensions and the societal views surrounding aeronautics during his youth. As he goes on to discuss his own aspirations in aviation, he introduces key figures in the field, including the challenges they faced in making human flight a reality. Nadar's early adventures in ballooning serve as a backdrop for his broader ambitions of creating practical, dirigible vehicles, blending history, humor, and a sense of wonder throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | French |
| LoC Class | TL: Technology: Motor vehicles, Aeronautics, Astronautics |
| Subject | Balloon ascensions |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 28258 |
| Release Date | Mar 6, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 4, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 104 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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