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The Flying Adventures of Charles Green

- The Extraordinary Airman who Revolutionised 19th Century Aeronautics
Af: Alastair Goodrum Engelsk Hardback

The Flying Adventures of Charles Green

- The Extraordinary Airman who Revolutionised 19th Century Aeronautics
Af: Alastair Goodrum Engelsk Hardback
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The action-packed flying career of aeronaut Charles Green (1785-1870), a working-class Londoner in the infancy of aviation, who defied death in a career of 35 years and over 500 balloon flights to make a unique contribution to world aeronautical history. His decision, in 1821, to use domestic coal-gas to inflate balloons ran completely contrary to perceived wisdom, but his success in doing so revolutionised flying for the remainder of the Georgian and Victorian eras. His innovation set the direction of aeronautics for the next 80 years - until the Wright brothers changed its course again. Inventor, innovative balloon constructor, shrewd businessman, flamboyant showman and a skilled and courageous pilot, he was the first to put into practice the concept of public air travel. Charles liked a ‘tipple’ in the air - but never compromised safety - and made sure his passengers enjoyed his in-flight champagne hospitality. This earned him not only the status of a national treasure – whose very name was a by-word for all things aeronautic - but also ensured he became an international legend in his own lifetime.
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The action-packed flying career of aeronaut Charles Green (1785-1870), a working-class Londoner in the infancy of aviation, who defied death in a career of 35 years and over 500 balloon flights to make a unique contribution to world aeronautical history. His decision, in 1821, to use domestic coal-gas to inflate balloons ran completely contrary to perceived wisdom, but his success in doing so revolutionised flying for the remainder of the Georgian and Victorian eras. His innovation set the direction of aeronautics for the next 80 years - until the Wright brothers changed its course again. Inventor, innovative balloon constructor, shrewd businessman, flamboyant showman and a skilled and courageous pilot, he was the first to put into practice the concept of public air travel. Charles liked a ‘tipple’ in the air - but never compromised safety - and made sure his passengers enjoyed his in-flight champagne hospitality. This earned him not only the status of a national treasure – whose very name was a by-word for all things aeronautic - but also ensured he became an international legend in his own lifetime.
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Sprog: Engelsk
Sider: 224
ISBN-13: 9781036113308
Indbinding: Hardback
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ISBN-10: 1036113302
Kategori: Luftfartøjer
Udg. Dato: 4 mar 2025
Længde: 29mm
Bredde: 242mm
Højde: 167mm
Forlag: Pen & Sword Books Ltd
Oplagsdato: 4 mar 2025
Forfatter(e): Alastair Goodrum
Forfatter(e) Alastair Goodrum

Kategori Luftfartøjer

ISBN-13 9781036113308

Sprog Engelsk

Indbinding Hardback

Sider 224

Udgave

Længde 29mm

Bredde 242mm

Højde 167mm

Udg. Dato 4 mar 2025

Oplagsdato 4 mar 2025

Forlag Pen & Sword Books Ltd