A full and correct description of this extraordinary machine, the first aerial ship, the Eagle : this stupendous machine is 160 feet long, 50 high, and 40 wide, constructed for establishing a direct communication between the capitals of Europe : the first experiment of this new system of aerial navigation will be made from London to Paris, and back again, early in August
Aeronautica : or, Voyages in the air ; containing the principles of aerostation and of flying machines ... also shewing the use to which air balloons may be applied and also the methods of constructing, filling, and conducting them
Brisson, Mathurin-Jacques 1723-1806 Observations sur les nouvelles découvertes aërostatiques et sur la probabilité de pouvoir diriger les ballons Search this